Rick lived in Norwood for years before moving to Methuen. He attended Xaverian Brothers High School graduating in 1971 and went on to graduate from Stonehill College in 1975. Wherever he went, Rick was known and loved by all. He loved his children and grandchildren, telling a good story, eating a good meal, and watching some good (Boston) sports. He took pride in his 40 years of work as a salesman at Central Steel Supply. Rick’s passions shone in his 25 years of volunteer work coaching and organizing Norwood Challenger sports for children with disabilities.
Rick is survived by his children, Kim Banigan and her husband Ed, and Patrick Reardon; his grandchildren, Owen and Elliot Banigan; and his brothers, Neil Reardon and Brian Reardon and his wife Paula.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Gillooly Funeral Home in Norwood, MA. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, Norwood at 11:00am with interment to follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rick’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, the Norwood Art Association, or the Boston Children’s Benderson Family Heart Center.
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