RAYNHAM - Richard J. Cunniff, husband of Cheryl (Rodgers) Cunniff, passed away suddenly at his Raynham home on July 22, 2013.
He was 69.
Born in Brockton, he was educated in Bridgewater and had resided in Raynham since 1978.
A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, Richard was stationed in Thailand.
A computer programmer, he was employed by Etonic, Inc. for 29 years, and enjoyed reading, cooking, and vegetable gardening.
Besides his wife, Richard leaves a daughter, Kathlene Marsh; a son, Colin Cunniff; and three grandchildren, all of Raynham; a sister, Carol Clapp of W. Bridgewater; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a reception in his honor on Friday, July 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, 291 Mill St. Raynham.
Donations in his memory may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Ln. Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112.
Arrangements are by the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.