Born August 16, 1953 Rick was the son of Lawrence and Marcia (Reed) Bove. Rick graduated from Newton North High School in 1973 and earned a B.S. and M.S. in Economics and Labor Relations from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1977.
Rick was employed as a Human Resources Director at Data General, LTX Corporation, and most recently Fresenius Medical Care North America. In addition, Rick taught night courses for fifteen years at Bentley University. He was well respected in the professional recruiting network and always enjoyed working with people. His co-workers referred to him as someone who approached his work with competence, diligence, tenacity and a sense of humor.
Rick is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Leslie; three children, Julie, Lindsay, and Michael and his granddaughter Rose.
Rick is survived by his mother-in-law Nancy Maloof, his brother-in-law John Bush, and his sister-in-laws; Audrey Callahan and her husband Steve of Duxbury; Joanne Rakoc and her husband Jack of Swampscott; and Diane Calabro and her husband John of Hanover. Rick is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Rick was an avid Celtics fan and also followed the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins closely. He taught his wife and children the game of golf and was a member at Franklin Country Club and Captain’s Golf Course in Brewster for many years.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday September 14, 2016 from 4pm to 8pm at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653. A Service of Remembrance will be at 11am on Thursday September 15, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be sent to: Attn: Development Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Newton, 675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02460.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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