Mr. Richard E. Wild

REHOBOTH – Richard E. Wild, 80, of Rehoboth, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 with his loving wife of 56 years, Donna (Leonard) Wild and his family by his side.

Born on June 29, 1939 in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late William and Helen (Lightfoot) Wild.

Richard grew up in South Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School Class of 1957. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1960. Along with his brothers, Richard was the co-owner for 32 years of Unique Metal Works in Pawtucket, RI until his retirement in 2008.

He was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #17 and served as a trustee of Annuity, Health & Welfare Funds and Apprenticeship Committee. Growing up Richard was a member of the 4-H Club. He had a passion for golf and enjoyed many rounds over the years locally and at his home in Myrtle Beach. Richard was an avid animal lover and enjoyed reading and spending time at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his siblings, Beverly Hallas and her husband Mel of Attleboro, Donald Wild and his wife Lydia of Seekonk, David Wild and his wife Catherine of Rehoboth, Sharon Almonte and her husband Donald of North Providence and Susan Wild and her husband Joseph Iannoni of Walpole; brother-in-law to Joan Wild of South Attleboro, Lester and his wife Denise Leonard of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Ellen and her husband Robert Galligan of Attleboro; also many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late William Wild and Kenneth Wild.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

Remaining funeral and burial services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102 or directly at https://www.alz.org/ri