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Richard J. Hoebeke
Beloved Father, Grandfather

 

Richard J. Hoebeke, 82, a longtime resident of Westford, MA, died Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Benchmark in Chelmsford following a battle with ALS. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Blanco) Hoebeke, who died in 2019.

Born in Malden on December 14, 1941, he was a son of the late Robert and Rose (Gianquitto) Hoebeke. Richard attended the Medford Schools, graduating from Medford High School, Class of 1959.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Fitchburg State College in 1995.

Richard was employed by Raytheon where he started working as a Draftsman and elevated to a Mechanical Engineer at various plants in the area. He retired after spending forty-three years of employment for Raytheon.

He enjoyed many hobbies including working on automobiles, fishing, and woodworking. His greatest enjoyment was his time spent with family, especially with his grandchildren. Richard was a devout Catholic and a proud member of the Blessed Trinity Parish in Westford.

Richard is survived by a son, Joseph R. and his wife Jaime of Bedford, NH; four daughters, Alice Hoebeke of Lynn, MA, Michelle and her husband John Delano of Bradford, MA, Nicole “Nikki” and her husband Dan Funaro of Westford, MA, and Danielle Mulholland of West Roxbury, MA; seven grandchildren, Daniel, Joshua, Jack, Ryan, JJ, Natalie, May and four great grandchildren.

Richard was the father of the late David Hoebeke.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at BLESSED TRINITY PARISH, 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, WESTFORD, MA from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.  His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10am, at BLESSED TRINITY CHURCH.  Burial will be private.  E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Donations in his memory may be made to Blessed Trinity Church, 107 North Main Street, Westford, MA 01886.  Arrangements are by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. LOWELL, Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Condolences (6)
  • 2024-05-14 13:32:46 | Ron Carsten  - Condolences
    My sympathy to the family on the passing of such a fine man. I worked with Richard at Raytheon Bedford and Tewksbury, where he was an excellent engineer and co-worker. I know he will be missed.
  • 2024-05-13 16:52:08 | Bill Ferriero  - Condolences to Dick’s family
    I knew Dick from Raytheon. Sorry to hear of his passing. May his memory be eternal.
  • 2024-05-13 14:31:01 | Mark Lamp  - Condolences
    Our condolences to the family. Clearly a man of character having raised such a fine family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  • 2024-05-13 13:34:42 | Mark & Sandra Ferree  - To the Hoebeke Family
    Our sincerest condolences to the family and descendants of Dick and Barbara. The loss of one's parents is never painless and leaves a vacuum in your heart. May you find strength in your memories of times together and recall the laughter and good times. May God bless you all.
  • 2024-05-11 08:06:34 | Sandy Belanger
    Most sincere sympathy for your loss and also the loss of your beloved MOM several years back. Will have Masses for both and prayers for them and you. Remember the ones we lose are never gone but travel along with us and stay in our hearts forever.
  • 2024-05-10 16:28:16 | Michael & Deborah Smith
    Joseph and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your father passing. He was obviously a great father based on the children he raised. May you find peace knowing he is with the love of his life in heaven.
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