Richard Boodry

Richard S. Boodry of N Reading, formerly of Wakefield died unexpectedly of heart failure at age 62 on August 30th, 2021.

Born in Canton, Ohio, Dicky was the son of the late Ida and Bill Boodry. He was Father of the late Richard 'Dicky' Boodry, Jr., brother of the late Carol Boodry Surette and uncle of the late Danny Surette. Dicky is survived by sister Darlene Taylor of Danvers, brother Tom and wife Joan of Wakefield and brother Bill and wife Anne of Wakefield. Cherished uncle of 12 nieces and nephews; Yvette, Ginelle, Steven, Thomas, Ellen, Catherine, Patrick, Eddie, Jeffrey, Billy, Bryan and Michael.

Dicky attended Saint Joseph's' Elementary School and Wakefield High School. At WHS, Dicky was a letterman of the highly accomplished 1978 varsity soccer team. He also lettered in hockey and track.

Dicky inherited his strong work ethic from his father Bill. He worked in the trucking and construction industries for EJ Paving, Roberto Landscaping and Crystal Motor Express. Dicky was touted by many as the best machine operator folks had ever seen, he loved that work.

An avid Patriots fan, Dicky attended several Super Bowls. He had much anticipated attending the return of Tom Brady to play the Patriots next month. He had many fishing trips with his father and brother Tom in Canada and New York. He recently completed a three-day fishing trip in New York, the smiles on his face were longer than the fish he caught.

Dicky was also an avid movie goer. After football season, movies were his Sunday go to. Dicky was also an occasional ringside attendant at MMA fights.

Dicky was gregarious, outgoing and generous. He had a hug for all that he saw and most often ended an encounter by telling the person that he loved them.

His Funeral Mass with be held at St Joseph's Church, 173 Albion Street, Wakefield on Saturday September 18th at 10AM. Visitation for relatives and friends at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Saturday, September 18th prior to the mass from 8:30 - 9:30AM. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery, North Ave, Wakefield.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Richard 'Dicky' Boodry Scholarship Fund, c/o The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield Inc, P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880.

September 18, 2021
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

September 18, 2021
10:00 AM

St. Joseph Church
173 Albion St.
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-5770