1939 - 2026
Dick grew up immersed in craftsmanship. He was the son and nephew of the owners of the “Landry Brothers” brick works business in Franklin MA, and from a young age he learned the bricklaying trade, eventually joining the Bricklayers Union. While known as a highly skilled bricklayer, Dick was also an artistic stone mason, with a broader range of talents that set him apart. Anything he created he worked to perfection; he was a true craftsman, sought after by contractors for his precision, pride in workmanship, and unmatched work ethic. His reputation endured long after retirement—so much so that years after he retired, a young union member told Dick’s daughter that during training he was told, “Dick Landry did it this way.”
In his younger years, Dick enjoyed bowling, loved to dance the jitterbug, and had a lifelong appreciation for well-made cars and motorcycles. He raised three daughters and made sure they were self-sufficient, teaching them practical skills like changing a tire, replacing a radiator, and doing an oil change—lessons they carried with them throughout life.
After retiring from bricklaying, Dick invested in catering, and he and Linda poured their hearts into their catering business, working side by side with their children for many years. In the early 2000s, Dick and Linda then moved to Santa Monica, California, where they ran a boarding house for female international college students. Through this chapter of life, they formed lifelong friendships with extraordinary young women from around the world.
While living in California, Dick returned to one of his greatest passions—drawing, generously sharing his remarkable artistic talent with those around him.
Dick had a curious mind and wide-ranging interests. He was fascinated with science fiction, alien life forms and the supernatural, and also enjoyed watching Westerns and visiting casinos. He had a penchant for slot machines while Linda preferred black jack. Naturally social, warm, and quick with humor, he was a true friend and the most genuine human anyone was fortunate enough to know.
Family meant everything to Dick. He was proud of and loved his sisters, cousins, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Known affectionately as the baby whisperer and dog whisperer, he had a special gift for connecting with the youngest and furriest members of the family. He especially loved visiting his daughters in Florida, eagerly tackling his never-ending “daddy-do list,” joining their social lives, and helping prepare for and co-host holiday gatherings.
Dick was predeceased by his adoring sisters, Betty Landry, Gail Goodwin, Carol Bennett, and Denise Lafazio.
He is survived by his daughters, Dionne J. Landry of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Robin M. Landry of Deerfield Beach, FL, and Sherri A. Landry Simms and her husband John of Eastham, MA.
He also leaves behind his grandson, Morgan Simms, his wife Serena, and great-grandchild Duke.
Dick is further survived by his stepchildren: Natalie M. Emerson of Roscoe, TX; the late Kevin Emerson of Attleboro, MA; Regina L. Tripp and her fiancé Mark Taylor of Attleboro, MA; Richard J. Tripp and his fiancé Michelle Mercier of Attleboro Falls, MA; and Julie A. Tripp and her husband Patrick McGuirl of Taunton, MA.
His step-grandchildren include Brandon Thompson and his fiancé Angela, Shane Thompson, Joseph Lazzerini, Marcus Tripp, Mackenzie Hannigan and his wife Kristianna, Zachary Hannigan and his wife Angelina, Christopher Golding and his wife Savannah, Jenna Golding, Patrick McGuirl, and Liam McGuirl.
He also leaves his step-great-grandchildren: Mason Thompson, Capri Thompson, Hudson Hannigan, and Dawson Hannigan.
Calling hours will be on Friday, January 23 from 11:00–1:00 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com).
His funeral service will be held on Friday, January 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin.
Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Franklin.
