All American Lacrosse Player
Richard Walter Hoss, 86, a long time resident of Scituate, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 51 years, Mary Louise Persons Hoss of Worcester and Scituate. Cherished brother to Eleanor and Mark Schaul of Charleston, WV, Virginia Fresina of East Bridgewater, Madeline and Paul Merchant of Scituate, Pamela and Scott Currier of New Bedford, Stephen and Dianne Hoss of Scituate, Paul Hoss of Marshfield, Peter and Deb Hoss of Sudbury, and his late brothers William Hoss of Restin, VA, and John H.J. Hoss of Scituate. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Dick or Dickie, as he was known to family and friends, was famous for his joyful
sense of humor and competitive spirit. Dick was born on March 17, 1938 to the late William F. and Lavalie B. Hoss. He grew up in Hingham and Rockland. Dick graduated from Rockland High School in 1957. He attended Dean Academy before matriculating at the University of Massachusetts. Dick excelled as a student athlete. He held the record in shot put at Rockland High for several decades. Dick attended UMass on a football scholarship playing fullback and punter. He was a member of the 1960 team that won the Yankee Conference. However, Dick’s star shone brightest on the lacrosse field where he played center midi under legendary coach Richard Garber. In 1960 Dick was leading scorer in the nation with 37 goals. He was named All American and faced off as center midi in the prestigious North South game. In recognition for his achievements in 1960, his photograph graced the cover of the 1961 Official NCAA Lacrosse Guide. He has been inducted into the Athletic Halls of Fame at Rockland High School, Dean College, and the University of Massachusetts.
Upon graduating from UMass in 1962, Dick began his career at Roadway Express, one of the largest trucking companies in the nation. Dick steadily climbed the corporate ladder and became President of Roadway Express in 1982. In 1985 he was named Vice-Chairman of Transportation and Director of Roadway Services.
Upon his retirement in 1987, Dick and Mary Louise moved to Scituate.
Dick took to his new life like a duck to water. Always an avid golfer, he played for years with the Cape Cod Pro Am League and was a long time member of the Hatherly Golf Club. He took up woodcarving studying with Paul McCarthy and Paul Kustis. Family and friends vied for the opportunity to obtain one of his carvings that ranged from the realistic to the fantastic. When not golfing or carving, Dick enjoyed gardening and cooking. One of Dick’s most endearing and enduring traits was his curiosity.
He loved traveling with his wife, Mary Louise, visiting museums, gardens and golf courses. He was always looking for new ideas for his artistic endeavors. He also enjoyed attending the Boston Symphony for over 30 years.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2024, 5 -7 pm at Richardson Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate MA. A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the University of Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse team. Please see below for the link to UMass Men’s Lacrosse. At the bottom of the page, just before clicking “Give Now” there is a place to select in “In Memory of” and then type in Dick’s name at https://minutefund.uma-foundation.org/project/7041/donate
Or a check can be sent payable to the Mass Amherst Foundation (memo line Men’s Lacrosse Dick Hoss) at the Minutemen Club, 308 Mullins Center, 200 Commonwealth Avenue, Amherst, MA 01003
Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com
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