Richard T. Brilliant, 64, of Westport died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at home. Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Bennie and Gertrude (Gouveia) Brilliant. He was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. A graduate of Westport High School, he is a member of its Hall of Fame. He was employed by South Coast Funeral Home and various other funeral homes in the area. Mr. Brilliant was a more than avid collector of music memorabilia, and he truly enjoyed entertaining people with his country & western and his doo wop music for many ear’s for many years.
Survivors include a special nephew: Jody Freelove and his fiancé Susan Pomeroy of Westport and their 2 sons: Jody and Spencer Freelove.
He was brother of the late Dolores Duarte.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, January 14, 2011 at St. George Church, Westport at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Friday from 9 – 10:30 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home prior to the Mass.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.