Richard Walter Bogus, 82, of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Friday, December 6, 2019, following a sudden illness. A native of Milford, Massachusetts, Richard was the son of Walter Bogus and Esther Fantini Bogus. On April 13, 2014, he married Bobbie Jean Wolfe in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and his wives, Rosemarie and Sandy. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jean Bogus of St. Petersburg; daughter, Jacqueline Ford (John) of Alexandria, Virginia; step-son, John McGill of Orlando, Florida; step-daughter, Shelly Korrot (Tom) of Boerne, Texas; step-daughter, Angela Scott (Garry) of St. Petersburg, Florida; sister, Helen Santosoussos (Buddy) of Milford, Massachusetts; and a host of family and friends.
Richard served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as a Bookkeeper at Peters Nursing Home. He and his wife were snowbirds, splitting time between Milford and St. Petersburg. They attended Suncoast Cathedral Assembly in St. Petersburg, Florida and First Assembly of God in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Richard had many hobbies including bowling, watching the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, reading, playing board games, and feeding the homeless. Richard really enjoyed studying God’s Word. He also enjoyed FOX News and loved God and his country. The Silver Saints at Suncoast Cathedral Assembly was something he looked forward to every week.
Richard studied at Vision Christian University and became a minister. He was also the chaplain for the Milford Police Department. Richard was an excellent musician who played the accordion. He played in bands throughout his life and at the Silver Saints.
The family wishes to thank Pastor David and Linda Bussinger for being wonderful pastors and friends.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 AM at the Suncoast Cathedral Assembly Chapel on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 11:00 AM. Richard’s ashes will be buried with his parents in Massachusetts.
Bobbie, Angie, Garry, Shelly, Tom and families. I am so sorry for
your loss. Words cannot express the extent that our hearts hurt,
but the Lord supplies the peace that passes all understanding and we have the blessed hope of eternal life. Even though I haven’t seen you in years,, the times we spent together are some of my dearest memories. I love you and am praying for you.
So very sorry to hear of Dicks passing.
He was a great classmate and attended our luncheons
faithfully.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Class of MHS 1955