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Richard J. Osborne, Jr. April 14, 1951 - January 21, 2022

Date of Funeral

February 1, 2022

Haverhill – Richard J. Osborne, Jr., 70, passed away suddenly January 21, 2022 at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH doing what he loved best, skiing the White Mountains of NH.

Born in Methuen, he was the son of the late Richard J. Osborne, Sr. and Helen (Sullivan) Osborne. He was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1970. He furthered his education at Wentworth Institute in Boston, graduating in 1972 with an Associate’s Degree in Construction Engineering. He was employed with the City of Haverhill for 35 years and 20 years of that he was the Building Inspector. Richard was a jack of all trades, had the knowledge to fix anything. He was an outdoorsman, loved to ski, play hockey, swimming, fishing and camping. Richard golfed every Tuesday with his golfing group. With his great sense of humor and kind heart, he was always helping people and everywhere he went people were drawn to him. Richard always had an open door policy for everyone, young and old. He got along with everyone he met. Richard was devoted to his family and passed on to them a great legacy of strength and kindness. His favorite holiday was Christmas and was known to put on the red suit and play Santa on many occasions. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

Richard is survived by his children, Jacqueline Hanson of Methuen; Richard J. Osborne, III of Haverhill; grandchildren, Ryder and Keira Hanson of Methuen; longtime girlfriend, Jane Langlais of Haverhill; brother, Joseph Osborne and his wife Maureen of Haverhill; sisters, Kathleen Blomquist and her husband Carl of Hampton, NH; Maureen Lapierre and her husband George of Hampton, NH; Therese Osborne of Haverhill; several nieces and nephews; his former wife and mother of his children, Dawna Osborne; and his longtime good friends, Harold “Bud” Wood, Joe Turner, “BeBop Delux” (Bob Malynn), “The King” (Steve Cleary), Gusmundo T. Shanks (Gary Stack), Rich Tierney, Dennis Comeau and Steve Defeo.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, January 31 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday morning at 9:00AM at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Church, 165 So. Main St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Salem St., Haverhill. Donations may be made in his memory to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or to a Scholarship in his name, Whittier Tech Educational Foundation, 115 Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill, MA 01830, Attention: Business Office. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com. The family requests everyone wear a mask at the funeral home and church.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Monday, January 31 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday morning at 9:00AM at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 165 So. Main St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Salem St., Haverhill. Donations may be made in his memory to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or to a Scholarship in his name, Whittier Tech Educational Foundation, 115 Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill, MA 01830, Attention: Business Office. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com. The family requests everyone wear a mask at the funeral home and church.

Condolences(6)

  1. Kim Zizza & John Arahovites says
    January 26, 2022 at 4:24 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful person and was extremely knowledgeable. He had a lot of patience and a great sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

  2. Pete Turner says
    January 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    Rest in peace Oz. I have always enjoyed running into you no matter where. We had some goods talks and laughs. You will be missed.

  3. Anonymous says
    January 27, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. He will be greatly missed. Our love to all of you.

    Joan & Bob Ellis/Claire Osborne

  4. Shauna says
    January 27, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    I send you my deepest condolences. I work with Dick for 8 years. He will be deeply missed.

    Shauna Becotte

  5. david nordengren says
    January 28, 2022 at 5:46 pm

    dave nordengren… ormand beach fl….. im so sad to here the passing of ozzy what a great guy we played ice hockey in the 70,s and had some great times in the parking lot after the games don,t no how we made it to work the next day lol bodie im sorry for you rest in peace my friend

  6. Mary Zarba says
    February 2, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    I worked with Dick for years while working in the Health Department. He was my go-to person on all building-related issues. He was a great coworker within the division and served the public well. Dick will dearly be missed. He loved his family—my deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.

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