Obituaries

Richard John Turke Dies at 25; Walpole High Graduate

Mr. Turke was a graduate of Walpole High School, class of 2007.

Richard John Turke, Jr. age 25 years died in his North Attleboro, Massachusetts home on Wednesday, March 14, 2013.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts on February 5, 1988, he was raised in Walpole, Massachusetts. He moved to Wrentham, Massachusetts before returing to Walpole and graduating from Walpole High School with the class of 2007.

Rich worked as a mechanic for the past 10 years in various garages.

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He enjoyed going to the gym and working out, fishing, and boating. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Loving son of Cynthia Cummiskey-Turke of North Attleboro. Loving brother of Angela, Jonathan, and Daniel Cummiskey and the late Alycia Turke. Cherished grandson of Harriet and Gerald Cummiskey of FL. Loving uncle of Alyson Haley.

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Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Memorial Service that will be celebrated in the Epiphany Episcopal Church 62 Front Street Walpole on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours are omitted at the request of the family. Interment will be private. Arrangements by James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home Walpole.


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