Burns, Richard F. "Dickie"- Passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 72 on May 25th.

He was a lifelong resident of Somerville. He loved sports, including soccer and auto racing. He was an avid Boston sports fan. Loved to drive his Beemer and Harley.

He was a veteran of the Navy Seabee's.

Son of the late Francis X. Burns and Anneliese Burns (Hoschke)

Beloved brother of Marlene Yager of Somerville, Walter T. Burns of Lawrence and Robert E. Burns of Townsend

Beloved brother-in-law of the late Robert Yager of Somerville and Linda Burns of Townsend

Beloved Uncle to Richard Yager of O'Fallon, Missouri, David Yager of Newbury, New Hampshire, the late Jennifer Piette (Yager) of Grafton, Rebecca A. Burns of Buxton, Maine and  William F. Burns of Dracut

Beloved cousin of Stephen Sala of Belmont and Nancy Tighe (Sala) of Amesbury

Great Uncle to Jess, Danny, Kaeleigh, and Josh.

A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, June 4th in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) at 10:30AM.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.

Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Lung Association