Richard E. Campagnoni,age 82,passed away October 4, 2014 at The Arbors in Bedford, NH after a brief illness. Born in Medford, MA, the son of A. Albert and Rose (Frezza) Campagnoni. He was educated in Everett, MA, received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and an MS degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was a member of the Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society.
Married Jessie Marie Forsey in 1953. They have three children, Marie and husband Yves Descoteaux of Sandown, NH, Richard Campagnoni of Hyannis, MA and Susan Harding and former husband, Charles R. Harding of Schenectady. They were blessed with four grandchildren, Jessica May Harding of Fairfield, CT, Andrew Charles Harding of Medford, MA, Elyse Marie Descoteaux and fiancé Michael Maglia of Derry, NH and Robert Yves and Meaghan Descoteaux of Derry, NH. Richard was predeceased by his parents and brother, Albert. He is survived by siblings Lorraine, Janet and Fred and sister-in-law, Patricia Campagnoni. Also survived by nephew Roger Campagnoni of Camarillo, CA and nieces Nicole Tibbetts and husband, David and their 4 children of Danvers, MA, Lisa Campagnoni of Boston, MA and Jill Campagnoni of Everett, MA.
Richard served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army as an Ordinance Technician. He was a lifetime member of the Rotterdam Elks. He was employed by General Electric Company at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. He held several managerial positions at the Niskayuna and West Milton Sites in New York and at the Windsor, CT facility. He belonged to the Elfun Society and supported an effort to provide restored Personal Computer equipment to not-for-profit organizations. Richard was a long time member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Schenectady. He was a member of the Parish Council, the Holy Name Society, and the Choir. He was involved in the restoration and maintenance of the church Pipe Organ and Tower Chimes. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and softball. He held a second degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do. But above all he enjoyed time with his family and many dear friends from his time in Schenectady.
He is loved dearly by his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.
A liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00am in Holy Cross Church, Hampstead Road, Derry. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Road, Londonderry. Family and friends gathered at the funeral home in Derry on Friday from 9:30-10:30am prior to the Mass.