Obituary of Richard C Dailey

Richard C Dailey, 57, of Peabody, died Friday at his home following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Brenda (Gregory) Dailey with whom he shared over 30 years of marriage. Born in Salem, he was the son of Richard Dailey and Carole St. Pierre. He was a lifelong resident of Peabody and a graduate of Peabody High School, class of 1976. After high school, Richard enlisted with the United States Marine Corp and served for two years before his honorable discharge. Richie was employed for over 25 years as a letter carrier for the United States Post Office in Arlington and later in Boston. While in high school, Richie enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and fishing, and playing cards. His favorite time was spending time with his girls and later his grandchildren and sharing in all of their endeavors. He will be dearly missed. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Deirdre, Tara, and Erin Dailey, all of Peabody, his eight grandchildren, Julissa, Jo, Nick, Skyla, Meya, James, Michael, and Noah, his brothers, Jeffrey Dailey of Lynn and Daniel Letarte of Peabody and by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by his sister Donna Wowk. A private family service was held on Monday at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. Expressions of sympathy can be made in his name to the www.woundedwarriorproject.org.