Richard J. Powell passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack on Tuesday night, September 6, 2005 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was 50 years old.  Rich was born in Arlington.  He grew up in Burlington and was a graduate of Burlington High School Class of 1972.  He then went on to earn an Associates Degree at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown.  He entered the US Navy and served from 1974 to 1978.  He was stationed on the USS Nimitz and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Battle Efficiency Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal. 

     Rich was employed with Royalston Realty as a Property manager for the past 10 years.  He enjoyed working on antique cars and over the years had owned a number of antique and classic cars.  He played and coached adult softball in Malden and Burlington.  He also coached youth softball.  He was an avid bowler and was bowling when he took ill on Tuesday.  He will be greatly missed by his many family, friends, and teammates. He had resided in Malden for the past 19 years.

      Rich is the beloved husband of Debora (Russo). Loving father of Stacy Powell of Cranston, RI, Michael Powell of Malden, Paul and Stephen DeBye of Malden. Son of Ethel Powell of Burlington and the late Carl. Brother of David of Burlington. Son-in-law of James and Dolores Russo of Burlington.  Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Rich’s name may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

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