Richard C McCluskey Passed away peacefully on November, 28,2025 at age 92. Richard was born on November 21, 1933 to parents Louise E ( Cavenaugh ) Hogan and Richard McCluskey. In 1953 he enlisted in the Air Force at Parks Air Force base , California prior to leaving for duty in Japan for 4 years. In 1962 he graduated from Boston University with a BS in Public Relations. Richard had a lifelong career at Hanscom Air Force Base, as head of public relations. His family fondly remembers his story of working alongside Walter Cronkite in Alaska, for an article on NORAD He was also an avid photographer, and his pictures captured his many adventures around the globe. He married his loving wife Helen Julia Garboski on June 2, 1962. Together they enjoyed life to the fullest. They loved to ski and had a ski chalet in Jackson, NH. The ocean always called Richard and they became longtime members of the Boston Yacht Club in Marblehead, cruising on their sailboat all along the New England coast as well as the Caribbean. Helen and Richard were long time residents of Marblehead, Ma. They also had a home in Naples, Fl, where their many friends shared in warm weather fun. His dear wife Helen passed on April 9, 2023 at 86 years old. She was born on August 12,1936. They had many wonderful times together. Richard is survived by his cousin Leslie Hilton of Bradford, Ma, as well as many nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his sister Barbara Ann McCluskey, of Brooklyn Heights, NY in 2010.
Many Thanks to Pilgrim Rehabilitation of Peabody for the wonderful care Richard Received.