Mr. Richard Arnold Eramo, 87, of Abington, Ma, peacefully passed away on Friday July 29th at his home.

Richard was born in Haverhill, Ma on December 20th 1934 to Marion and Orazio Eramo. Richard graduated from Haverhill High School/Trade School in 1953.Richard was a true patriot and loved his country, upon graduation of high school he entered into the United States Army Reserves serving with distinction for over 41 years, retiring at the rank of Major.

Richard worked for 29 years as a supervisor at a local printing company and member of the Boston Typographical Union no.13. Richard later went on to be educator of Graphic Arts at Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston, MA as well as The Learning Prep School in Newton where he loved teaching graphic arts to language and learning-disabled students.

Richard relocated his family to the town of Rockland in 1971 and was actively involved in the community. Richard was an active member to multiple civic organizations in the area. Beginning in 1975 Richard was a founding member of the Italian American Civic Association known as Rockland Sons of Italy, serving as the first clerk of the official records. He would later serve as president from 1988 –1990 and remained as the Orator for both the Rockland and the Quincy chapters of the Sons of Italy Lodge. Richard also belonged to many other civic and social organizations within the community to include Weymouth Elks, The Knights of Columbus, and the Forty-Niner’s club of Bridgewater. In continuation of volunteerism and dedication to community, Richard joined the Rockland Auxiliary Police Force in 1988. Richard would volunteer in that capacity for twelve years and was elated and honored to have had that opportunity.

While not volunteering or participating in his organizations, Richard enjoyed competition Bocce with friends and the multiple teams he belonged to. Richard’s passion for the game of Bocce led to the construction of full size court in his back yard. There he would spend free time honing his skills and enjoying the company of family and friends. Richard regularly traveled the northeast region with his wife Jacqueline whom enjoyed the area Casinos. Most of all Richard enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. With his wife Jacqueline by his side, Richard was always excited to celebrate family achievements and events. For Richard, whom was the very embodiment of a loyal husband and loving father, there was nothing more precious than family.

Richard was a devoted husband for over 65 years and is survived by his wife Jacqueline Eramo and their children, Richard A Eramo Jr., Deborah Erwin, Gerard Eramo, and Michelle Alongi. Richard was the proud grandfather to four grandchildren as well as the great grandfather to three.

The Eramo family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Richard’s life on Friday August 5, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church in Hanover on Saturday August 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM.