Richard P. Brooks, Jr., age 52, of Braintree, formerly of North Quincy, died unexpectedly, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home.

Richard was born in Boston, to the late Dorothy J. (LoCascio) and Richard P. Brooks. Raised and educated in Quincy, and after graduating from North Quincy High School, Class of 1991, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later attended trade school and took some college classes. He lived in Braintree for twenty-five years, previously in North Quincy.

He worked for the City of Quincy as a mason in the Cemetery Department at Pine Hill Cemetery.

He volunteered as a coach in Braintree youth sports for many years, he loved teaching the kids and was well respected by all. Rich was also a hockey referee.

Rich loved nature, animals, and the outdoors. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing.

Most of all, Rich was devoted to his family, especially his wife and three children, proudly supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for twenty-seven years of Meredith (Rossi) Brooks.

Devoted father of Noah R. Brooks, Katie M. Brooks, and Ryan P. Brooks, all of Braintree.

Loving brother of Kellianne Brooks-Connors of Quincy and her former husband James Connors, Brad P. Brooks and his wife Jessica of Cohasset.

Rich is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Tuesday, August 26, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Wednesday, August 27, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy.

For those who wish, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Friends of the Blue Hills at www.friendsofthebluehills.org.