Richard J. Gifun

Gifun, Richard J. of Hingham September 29, 2007. Devoted husband of Claire C. (Sampson) Gifun of Hingham. Beloved father of Lisa M. and her husband Edward Gavin of Duxbury, and Jennifer A. and her husband David Barnard of New Canaan, CT. Loving brother of Eleanor Dall of Arlington, Dorothy Battista of Belmont, Frederick Gifun of Dartmouth, and Mary Ann Gifun of Waltham. Cherished “Grampy” of Melissa, Tim, Nicole, and Michael Gavin, and Emily, Kevin, and Kate Barnard. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Church of the Resurrection, Hingham at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 – 7 PM. Burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard J. Gifun may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr., PO Box 859060 Braintree, MA 02185 or Joslin Juvenile Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Dick resided in Hingham for over 34 years. He worked for Honeywell Bull as an Engineer for 32 years, retiring in 1990. Dick got his Masters Degree in Science from Ohio State. He enjoyed bowling, watching sports. Dick was an avid reader. Dick loved the many Carribean trips that he and his wife made together. Most of all, Dick loved being with his grandchildren and attending their activities.