Richard Maxwell Longbottom, Jr., age 72, a longtime resident of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth Anne (Cuddy) Longbottom, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; son of the late Richard Maxwell Longbottom and Leonora Gilda (Francesconi) Longbottom. He grew up in Seekonk and built a lifelong career as a Project Engineer with Altium Packaging, retiring after 50 years of dedicated service. On February 5, 2025, he was honored for his years of dedicated service when he was given a lifetime achievement award.
Richard had a passion for anything with two wheels, riding motorcycles and competing in motocross from a young age. In his later years, he continued to enjoy motorcycle riding for leisure and also found joy in golfing. He cherished time spent with his family and friends, especially hosting large gatherings in his beautiful yard, and caring for his beloved animals. Those who knew him will remember his intelligence, kindness, and unwavering acceptance of others. He had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor that brought laughter to many.
Richard was predeceased by his son Keith Longbottom.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his daughters Michele Longbottom-Lopes and her husband George “Jorge” Lopes, Allison “Boo” Longbottom and her partner Tasha Daigle, and Chelsey Phillips and her partner Danielle Haydt; his daughter-in-law Gina Longbottom; his sister Nora Zellmer and her husband Jim; his sister-in-law Miki Potenza and her husband Frank; his aunts Edna and Gloria Francesconi; his grandsons Samuel Longbottom, Matthieu Nadeau, Cameron Nadeau, Micah Longbottom, and Caleb Longbottom; his dear friend and cousin Ginger Denneny; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends and colleagues and his cherished pets Burton and Wilson.
A gathering will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 1pm located at 253 N Wheaton Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771. Richard’s family would be honored for all who knew and loved him to come and celebrate his life with us.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Christoper and Dana Reeve Foundation https://www.christopherreeve.org/ or Dana Farber Jimmy Fund https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/
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