Richard John Pontes
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Richard served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Richard Pontes was cherished husband of Margaret (Peggy Kelley) Pontes. Loving father and father-in-law of Patricia and David Haviland, Valerie and Dennis Coll, Regina Pontes and his late son Richard James Pontes. Devoted grandfather of Michael and Kathryn Haviland & Daniel and Elizabeth Coll. Beloved brother-in-law of Jim, Ray, Ruth, Kathleen, Ellen, Christine, Virginia and the late Mary, Tom, Franny, Audrey and George. Dear son of the late Mary (Costa) and Manuel Pontes of Cambridge. Richard proudly served his country during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army. Lifetime member of the Disabled Veterans of America and the Arlington Lodge of Elks. Retired employee of the US Postal Service and devout season holder Boston Bruins fan for 25 years!
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Through the Years
The world Richard knew
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