Richard Arthur DiMartino, age 71, died peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born in Quincy, to the late Robert J. “Bob” and Mary F. “Mae” (Happel) DiMartino. He was raised in Braintree and was a graduate of Braintree High School, Class of 1972, proudly serving as class president. He was a graduate of Boston College, Class of 1976, where he played on the men’s Division One soccer team. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University in 1985. He spent his years living between Braintree and Westwood.

He was a well-known sales executive in the software technology industry for many years, retiring from Dassault Systemes of Waltham after several years of service. Previously, he worked for the Informatica Corporation in Boston after beginning his career with Prime Computer in Natick, which later became Computervision of Bedford.

Richard lived a full and meaningful life defined by love, family, faith, life-long learning, and purpose. His spirit of giving made a difference in the lives of many, reflecting his profound compassion for others. He was a man of great faith and was involved in the Catholic community of Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish in Chestnut Hill, where he was a daily communicant and made many friendships.

He was active in Westwood community affairs as an avid soccer coach and past president of Westwood Youth Soccer/BAYS for many years.

Rich had a great love for music and tremendous compassion for animals. He cared deeply about his many dogs – Peedee, Fritz, and Gus over the years. He was instrumental in helping establish the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton.

Most of all, Richard was devoted to his family, especially his three cherished grandchildren. He was most proud of his two children – accomplished, driven, and kind, who became his greatest legacy.

Lifelong partner and best friend of Karen A. (Baraniak) DiMartino of Westwood.

Devoted father of Jessica A. DiMartino and her husband Zachary A. Stanley of Westwood, Richard Andrew DiMartino and his wife Lindsey M. DiMartino of Hamilton.

Loving grandfather of Reed Stanley, Eleanor Stanley, and Richard Andrew DiMartino, Jr.

Dear brother of Dawn M. DiMartino and her husband Joseph H. Reynolds of Braintree.

A cherished father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend, Rich will be greatly missed

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Monday, January 19, from 2 – 5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, on Tuesday, January 20, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Westwood Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.