McBrine, Richard L. “Red” of West Roxbury, formerly of Chestnut Hill, OFD, April 16, at age 83, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 63 years to Claire R. (Lindsay). Loving father of Nancy M. Sheehan and her late husband, Mark, of Mashpee, and Jeanne M. Strickland and her husband, Jack, of West Roxbury. Devoted “Papa” to Gary, Michael, and Kevin Sheehan, Bryan and Kelly Strickland, and great grandson, Sean. Brother of Dorothy McBrine, and Carol Calabrese. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Anna (Merrick), brother, Francis, and sister, Dolores Mello. Dick is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Late WW II veteran, U.S. Navy.
Retired City of Boston, B.R.A.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday April 26, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Chapel at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday April 25, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery, Brookline.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dick’s memory to The American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St. #501, Boston, MA 02210. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home
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