DEACON RICHARD DRESSER, AGE 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who loved and cherished him.

                Deacon Richard M. Dresser, of Hyannis, died November 15, 2016.  Dick was born September 2, 1921 in Winchendon, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1939 and from Penn State University, Ogontz Campus, in 1962.  He started his work life at the Paper Mill, then worked for the Greenfield Tap and Die before entering the Navy on October 23, 1942, where he served on the LST457 in the Pacific during World War II.  He received an Honorable Discharge on December 2, 1945 as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate.  He married his sweetheart, Margaret M. (Peggy) Kelleher, on February 23, 1946 after dating her since July 2, 1941
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                He is predeceased by Peggy after 65 years and 8 months of marriage, and their son, Dr. Richard Daniel Dresser; siblings Helen Long, Gertrude Napolitano, Mary Martin, Jane Kimball, Carl Dresser, and Alvin (Bub) Dresser.

                He leaves behind his children Margaret (Mike) Lawler, Gerrie Dresser, Lynn (Rick) Kern, William (Elma) Dresser, Esquire, Nancy Leska, Michael Dresser, Jeanne Dresser, Eileen (Gary) Sardinha, Kellie (Kent) Farrenkopf, and Timmy Dresser; grandchildren Michael (Kate Gearhart) Lawler, Kristin (Christopher) Gordos, Meg (Chris) Windau, David (Julie) Dresser, Julie (Chris) Pfeiffer, Michael and Benjamin Dresser, Samantha (Brendan Job) and Margaret Leska, Taylor, Travis and Kate Cook, Stephanie, Liz, and Brian Sardinha, Corey and Faith Farrenkopf; and great grandchildren Colin and Amelia Lawler, Andrew, Mackenzie and Maddie Gordos, Alex and Tenley Windau, Carlton and Nora Dresser; two brothers Roger (Wanda) Dresser and Donald (Deanna) Dresser; and many nieces and nephews. 

                After returning from the war, he worked at Kaskadusa Tool Co. as a tool maker, at Precision Plastics Co. in Philadelphia as a manager of manufacturing, and ABCO Tool and Die, as plastics engineer and manager.
 
               He was ordained a Deacon of the Catholic Church on June 20, 1987 and was assigned to St. Francis Xavier Church in Hyannis where he actively served with faith and love until his death.
 
                His wake will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church in Hyannis, on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m..  Burial will be at Massachusetts  National Cemetery in Bourne on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:15a.m.

                In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to Special Olympics of Cape Cod, Parkinson Association, or Greater New England Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis Society.
 

My deepest sympathies and prayers for all of Deacon Richard's family.

Dear Peggy, Michael and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. We are very sorry for your loss. Mr. Dresser was a very sweet man with a great smile@ Blessings, Pat & Steve

I pray that out of his life and death comes new life.

Richard Dresser. I believe that no one could be a better role model than my Dad. He demonstrated constancy in his love for family, an ability to rise to any occasion. I thank the Lord every chance I get that I am his son. Before I was born, he was a great man to my Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. Through the dark times of WWII he served his nation to preserve good in the world. He supported and encouraged my Brothers and Sisters, and cared for his Wife, my Mom. From my earliest memories as a toddler of him carrying me up to the mountain of his youth and allowing me to march with my older brothers in the July 4th parade, through my teen years painting his parents house with him, to him welcoming me back into his home as an adult, he has always been patient and supportive. His quiet faith has instilled in me the strength to accept and overcome adversity, and to appreciate when life is good. I have looked upon my Father with immense admiration, more than mere words could hope to express. And I love him.

Sorry tha I am unable to attend his funeral, helping on Martha's Vineyard. I have many wonderful memories serving with him while living and assisting at St. Francis over the years. I will celebrate a Mass for him. May he rest in the Peace of Christ. Fr. Tom

Dear Gerrie: My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Sincerely, Jill

We are very sorry for the loss of your Father. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. Our prayers will be offered for you and your Father. Sincerely, The Dinan Family