Richard O. Vespaziani, age 85, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Friday, October 2, 2026 at Standish Village at Lower Mills, in the comfort of his loving family.

Richard was born, raised, and educated in Quincy. He was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1959. He earned an Associate degree from Northeastern University.

He lived in Boston for the past five years, previously in Quincy for all his life.

Richard was proud to have served in the National Guard.

He began his career as a draftsman in the architectural industry. He went on to work for Crescent Shade and Screen in West Quincy for ten years, and also worked as a painter and wallpaper hanger. Richard worked for Home Depot on Willard Street in West Quincy for eighteen years, retiring in 2021.

Richard enjoyed painting and had an interest in art.

Beloved son of the late Angelo and Lorraine “Laura” (Pellegrini) Vespaziani.

Richard is survived by many loving cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Thursday, October 8, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation prior to the service from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy.

For those who wish, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Richard’s family would like to acknowledge the staff of Standish Village at Lower Mills for the compassionate care provided to him over these past several years.