Richard Conboy Passes Away

Richard Paul Conboy Jr, of Reading passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2018 after many years of health challenges.

He was the dearly loved husband of Petra L. Conboy (Vachon) and proud father of Sean R. and Paul M. Conboy, both of Virginia. Son of the late Richard P. Conboy Sr. and Nancy A. Conboy (Pinto); brother of: Suzanne Conboy of North Andover, Dianne Anzivino of Kingston MA, Timothy Conboy of North Brunswick NJ, Shawn Conboy of Parkland FL, Colleen Conboy of West Roxbury, Maureen Conboy-DePasquale of Newton, Daniel Conboy of Easton MA, Allison Conboy of Salem MA, Nancy-Jean Hill of Marblehead, Thomas Conboy of Woodbridge VA, Katherine Murphy of Scituate MA. Also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Richard’s team of doctors at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Their extraordinary care and teamwork helped Rick live out his final years on his own terms. We are grateful for their help and compassion.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 28, at the Church of the Good Shepherd 95 Chute St. Reading at 11 a.m. Burial is private. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, June 27 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), Reading from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers – and in recognition of his love of languages and passion for helping others - remembrances can be made to English at Large where Richard enjoyed tutoring during his retirement. English at Large, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550, Woburn, MA 01801.