He was the son of the late Edward and Louise (Avanzo) Black. He is survived by his wife Christine L. (Martinuzzi) Black, his son Richard K. Black and his wife Gale of New Jersey, his granddaughter Lindsey Black, his brothers Edward and Ronald Black, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his beloved dogs Skye and Layla.
Richard had served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and had worked as a telecommunications technician for Synet, Inc. before retiring.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service followed by military honors on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery Columbarium Chapel, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Union for Siberian Huskies at www.mushdogs.org.