Richard Stephen Weiss

February 5, 1946 – March 13, 2024

Richard Weiss passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 after several years of living with a Parkinson's diagnosis after a stroke in 2016. Son of the late Melvin and Mary (Press) Weiss, he was constant companion to his wife Bette F. Weiss during their 51 years of marriage. Bette passed away in 2021 after a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard is survived by his son Clayton Weiss and daughter Mira (Weiss) Kucharsky and her husband David. Richard adored his two grandchildren Jeffrey Kucharsky and Lindsey Kucharsky, and was full of pride as he watched them grow into accomplished and kind teenagers. Richard is also survived by his older brother Dr. Kenneth P. Weiss of Newton.

Born in Lynn, MA, Richard grew up in Swampscott, MA where he met Bette in high school. From their early start attending both their junior and senior proms together, they also settled and raised their family in Swampscott.

Richard received his law degree from Suffolk University in 1973 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts. He opened up small legal practice in Boston and practiced general law for over 35 years.

Richard loved dogs and always had a soft spot for supporting animals in need. Over the years he authored several books with topics ranging from legal anecdotes to his time spent in the Coast Guard. He had many hobbies including tennis, ping pong, and playing pool. He was an extremely accomplished master bridge player. His bridge partners and the time spent together through the years was one of the most cherished aspects of his life.

Services will be private. Richard was grateful for the wonderful care Bette received at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Donations may be made in his honor at https://giving.caredimensions.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2080&mfc_pref=T&2080.donation=form1.