Beloved Engineer Richard Phillip Stone Passes Away at 83
Richard Phillip Stone, an 83-year-old engineer and devoted husband and father, passed away on August 7, 2026. He was a beloved figure in his community, known for his quick humor and love of family and friends.
Born in Revere, Massachusetts, Richard moved to Lowell where he graduated from Lowell Tech with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. After graduating, he met his wife Susan (Podolsky) Stone and they moved to Natick, where they resided for over 55 years surrounded by dear friends.
Richard's career spanned many years at notable companies, including Polaroid, where he spent many successful years. He was a self-proclaimed tinkerer with a tool collection that rivaled Home Depot's, often saying 'if my toolbox didn't have it, you don't need it.'