Richard A. Shimkus Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard A. Shimkus of Quincy, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on February 17, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anne Shimkus (Flaherty) and William Shimkus; his brothers, Vincent, Paul and David Shimkus; his siblings-in-law, Thomas Clancy of Quincy, Stephen Reilly of Cohasset, John, Paige Reilly of Quincy and Patricia Reilly of Braintree; James and Carol.
He is survived by: his wife Jeanne A. Shimkus (Reilly) of Quincy; his daughter Katherine A. Shimkus of Quincy; his pet Princess; and his sibling Gerry Shimkus (Linda) of Franklin. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's memory may be made to The Lung Transplant Foundation (https://lungtransplantfoundation.org), 1249 Kildare Farm Road, Suite 323, Cary, NC 27511.
