Richard R. Campana
Richard "Dick" R. Campana, 79, formerly of Chelmsford, MA passed away January 12, 2017 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Dick was born in Newton, MA and graduated from Newton High School in 1955. After retiring from a successful career at Com Energy he attended the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1994.
Dick was an avid bowler and an active member of Savannah Club Bowling & Haisley Bowling League. He was a dedicated sports fan, holding Boston Red Sox season tickets for 26 years, as well as faithfully following the New England Patriots. Dick's passion was cooking and he enjoyed entertaining others with his culinary skills. For many years Dick enjoyed preparing a monthly meal for local Bedford, MA veterans at the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks. As a Corvette enthusiast, Dick enjoyed many years of membership in the Chelmsford chapter of Classic Corvettes of New England. Dick served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Dick is survived by Maryann Campana, his wife of 21 years; son Stephen and his wife Sussan of Florida; grandson Ryan Collins of Massachusetts, son of step-son Robert Collins (predeceased); step-daughter Christine Collins of New Hampshire; sisters, Virginia “Sis” Kelly and her husband Ed, Mary Cosman, Alice Ashman and her husband Phil all of Massachusetts, and several nieces and nephews.
Dick will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5090 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981
www.TCHospice.org
Services: Visitation will be held on January 24, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00AM with a service to follow at 11:0AM at Haisley Tribute Center, 2041 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Florida.