Richard D. Armstrong Jr, Esq.
Richard D. Armstrong Jr, Esq., died after a long and valiant battle with ALS, Friday September 21, 2012. He was 66 years old.
Born in Chelsea and raised in Milton, he was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School, Boston College and Boston College Law School. He received a masters degree in Labor Law from Georgetown University School of Law. Mr. Armstrong was an active participant in church and community organizations.
As a Knight of Justice in the Sovereign Order of Malta, he was committed to aiding the poor and the sick and led pilgrimages to Lourdes for adults from the Boston area. Richard was actively involved in major fundraising for Catholic Charities. He served in a number of positions in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere. While Captain, he traveled extensively with other members of the organization. Richard was the proud President of the USO New England for over ten years and in 2010 was named President Emeritus of the organization. He also enjoyed singing with the Clover Club of Boston.
Son of the late Amelia G. and Richard D. Armstrong. Loving brother of Patricia R. Armstrong and Kathleen E. Armstrong, both of Milton and Mary Armstrong Piona of Fairhaven. Uncle of Caitlin A. Piona and Gregory A. Piona. Brother-in-law of Charles J. Piona Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Wednesday September 26 at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Tuesday 3-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to Catholic Charities, 185 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125, Angel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 and Compassionate Care ALS, 752 West Falmouth Highway, Falmouth, MA 02540.
Guestbook Entries
I didn’t know your brother, but I do understand the hurt and the loss.. my heart, my love and my prayers go out to all the family. God Bless you – for all your love and commitment and for all who cared for him in his last journey on this earth. He knows you were there and he knows how much he is and always will be loved by you all.
Recently heard of Richard’s illness. Such a loss of someone who left a mark on everyone he met.
Rest in peace Richard. You were a large part of my life and I will always remember all of the laughs, the friends and the history we shared. You are now in heaven with members of your family and members of my family. Please look out for one another and the ones you left behind. Love, Di
Cousin Richard was dedicated and devolved to care and needs of others. We need a lot lot more, like him on this earth to get things right.
He will rest in peace for his works on our earth.
Good, Good, Good Bye Richard.
Cousin Bill
Dear Patricia, Mary,& Kathleen,
My heart grieves for all of you. I worked with Richard for many years, first at Peabody & Brown and then at Nixon Peabody. I have thought and prayed often for him in these years since I first heard about his ALS. I will continue to lift you all in prayer.
Joanne Sylvester
R.I.P you were one of the greatest friends a person could ask for!
To all of Richard’s beautiful sisters,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your brother.
To lose a sibling is very painful.
The story of Richard is very special. I only knew him as Kathleen’s big brother. It sounds like he was a Big brother to many.
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Donna
Dear Kathleen, Patricia and Mary.
Richard battled bravely and you
all were with him every step of the
way. He is finally at peace now. R.I.P.
You are in our thoughts.
Henry and Mary Lally.
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Richard was a dear friend to me, and a fellow physical therapy fanatic at Kennedy Bros and gym rat at the BAC. My heart goes out to his sisters and his many friends. I will miss him terribly, but he deserves rest after his long struggle.
Dear Kathleen, Mary, and Patricia,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Brenda Scott-Bullock
Dear Kathleen,Patricia and Mary:
I am so sorry for your loss. The only comfort I have is knowing he is with your mom and he is at peace. I will remember Christmas Eve’s at Kathy’s and our trips to Mass.
He will be missed by so many…..
May God Bless his Soul and all of you,
Love,
Nadine
I enjoyed reading about Richard, he certainly lead a wonderful life, sounds like he was an angel living on earth. I know you will miss him so but he deserves the peace and comfort after his long battle. Thinking of you all. Sincerely, Jane
Richard was a wonderful person. I enjoyed serving with him on the Board of the USO of New England. He was an excellent leader and I learned a great deal from him. He had a great heart for helping people. I will miss him.
Andy
Kathleen,
I just learned of your brother’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Hugs,
Kennietha