Richard J. Toomey

Richard J. "Ricky" Toomey, 58, died from a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease on Thursday, November 1. Born in Boston on January 14, 1954, he was a longtime resident of Stoughton. He was educated in Stoughton schools and graduated from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1972. Prior to his retirement he was a custodian for the Sharon Schools. He loved to help people and enjoyed his winter home in Florida.

He was a loving brother to Margaret "Peggy" Toomey and Kathleen "Kathy" Toomey both of Franklin and Joseph Toomey of Easton. He was predeceased by his father, Richard Toomey and his mother, Mary (Sugrue) Toomey. He was the uncle of Meaghan, Patrick and Brendon Toomey. He was the godson of Anthony Accettullo and Teresa Sugrue and is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Thank you to all his extended family at Epoch of Sharon where he has resided for the past 3 years. To Tina, Victoria, Carol, Stephanie's, Judy, Joe, Wayne and so many others who lovingly cared for him as one of their own family members. There are no words to express our appreciation for each and every one of you for the love and care given to our brother.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Saturday, November 3 at 8:45 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Sharon at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Friday from 4-6 PM. Interment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ricky's memory may be made to the ALS Assn., 315 Norwood Park, Norwood, MA 02062 or www.alsa.org.