Mr. Richard Luongo, age 74 of Medford died Sunday in Brigham And Women's Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He is the beloved husband of Lee (Venuti) Luongo with whom he shared more than 22 years of marriage.
Born in Boston, son of the late John and Erminia Luongo, he was raised and educated in Boston’s West End. A carpenter by trade he worked tirelessly at his craft. His expertise in the many building trades made him a valuable asset in many building sites. In earlier years he was instrumental in the reconstruction process of Immaculate Conception Church, refinishing much of the plaster work.
He is a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge #1359 of Somerville-Medford.
In addition to his wife, he is the devoted father of Janice Grey and her husband Charles of Haverhill, Richard Louongo Jr. and his wife Helena of Medford, Laura Wright and her husband Tim of Bellingham, Vincent Dattoli of Tewksbury, Leanne Carbone and her husband Eric of Medford and Rico Dattoli and his fiancé Leanne Pirretti of FL. Loving grandfather of Mishelle Luongo, Gino, Nadia & Rocco Carbone, Michael & Ryan Grey, Nicole & Timmy Wright.
Dear brother of John Luongo and his wife Josie of Medford, Angela Rose and her husband Murray of NH, Connie Vadala and her husband Thomas of Medford. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 8 am. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 9 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Richards’s name may be sent to the charity of your choice.