Richard Tangney

Richard E. Tangney, at the age of 77, a lifelong resident of Boston, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born in Boston and graduated from Dorchester High School. In 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After his Honorable Discharge, he went on to pursue a career as a mail handler with the U.S. Postal Service in Boston.

He was married to Bernadette “Bunny” for 41 years. Richard was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed rooting for his hometown sports teams. Go Boston!! He also enjoyed the ocean and loved his annual trips to Yarmouth, where he would celebrate his wedding anniversary with his beloved wife each year.

Cherished husband of the late Bernadette (Keough) Tangney and loving father of Michael Tangney and his wife Deborah; Michelle Tangney and her long-time partner William Healy; Cindy Tangney and her fiancé Marc Ramieri; Pamela O'Brien-Hargis; Francis O'Brien and his wife Sofia; Lynn Murray; Paula Rath and her husband Sam; Mary Gilmore and her husband Kendall; Bernadette Schmitz and her long-time partner Charlie; Laura O'Brien; and his two sons-in-law Dana Mackenzie and Gazi Capar. He was also cherished by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along and his beloved best friend and dog Jasper. He is also survived by his dear nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 2-4:30 on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 4:30 PM.