November 2, 1947 to the late Hazen and Helen (O’ Brien) King.
Rick graduated from Randolph High School, Stonehill College and Boston College. He taught social studies in the Norwood Public School system for 38 years. In addition to teaching, Rick enjoyed watching his kids play sports, reminiscing about previous “adventures”, and all things train related.
Rick is survived by his loving children, Cynthia Gariepy and her husband Timothy of Norton, Richard “Tiger” King and his wife Chloe of N. Providence, Michael King of Norwood, Daniel King and his wife Christine of Franklin, Suzanne King of Norwood, and Robert King and his wife Brenna of Franklin; his brother Robert King and his wife Patricia of Bridgewater, and his grandchildren Madison, Haley, McKynzie, Olivia, Elyse, Dillon, Sophia, Abigail, Evangeline, Theodore, Matthew, Thomas, Alexandra, and Walter.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd from 4 to 7pm at Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA. Friends and family are invited to gather at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 4th, 2022 at Gillooly Funeral Home for a Funeral Service at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rick’s memory to the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation or the C2 Foundation, Inc.
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