PEABODY - Mr. Richard J. Madore, 87, of Peabody, formerly of Salem, Georgetown, and Danvers, beloved husband of Louise (Walor) Madore, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023 at Brooksby Village Continuing Care.

Born in Salem, he was the devoted son and only child of the late Wilfred and Irene (Demers) Madore. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of St. John Preparatory School in Danvers, Class of 1954. Richard continued his education at Northeastern University in Boston, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering, as well as participating in their ROTC program, graduating Class of 1959.

Mr. Madore proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve Signal Corps and was honorably discharged as a Commissioned Officer, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant in 1967.

Hardworking, with an eye for detail, Richard launched a long career as an Electrical Engineer working as a manager for several local companies, including Microwave Associates (M/A-Com), Raytheon, and Varian/CPI.  During his career, he, along with two fellow engineers, created a Wave circuit which was patented in 1970.  He retired from Varian/CPI in Beverly, where he worked most of his career, working on many advanced radar systems that are still in service today, from weather radar to weapons systems control radar.

Once he established his career and family, he returned to Northeastern and recruited new graduates through their Co-op Program to work at Varian.  He also volunteered to work for the employee Credit Union and supported many employee parties and events.  When he was old enough to retire, he gave up managing engineers full-time to focus part-time until 2013 on what he enjoyed most, advanced Radio Frequency engineering design and experiments. Active socially and civically, Richard was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Georgetown and later St. Richard's Parish in Danvers. He enjoyed Ballroom dancing with his favorite partner Louise. He loved the Boston sports teams, golfing, walking, traveling, and spending time with friends.

A caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, family always came first. He never missed an opportunity to support those he treasured most. He was a great role model, humble, kind, generous, and loving, who positively impacted those around him. He will be forever remembered in the hearts of his loved ones and deeply missed by them.

Surviving Richard, in addition to his wife Louise with whom he shared 64 years of marriage, are his daughters Andrea Madore of Salem and Brenda Mortimer and her husband Michael of Gallatin, TN, Jeffrey Madore (pre-deceased) and his wife Linda Madore of Vernon Hills, IL, his grandchildren, Alexander, and Marc Madore, Danielle, Benjamin, and Jonathan Mortimer, his sister-in-law Dolores (Walor) Lachendro and brother-in-law Conrad Lachendro of Southern MA, his nephews, Christopher Lachendro, and Kevin Lachendro and his wife Cheryl of Georgetown, along with 6 grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Mass which will be held in St. Richard's Parish, Forest St., Danvers, on Wednesday March 15th, 2023, at 9 A.M. Following Mass, burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours in O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS on Tuesday, March 14th, from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard's memory to Care Dimensions hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite 102B, Danvers, MA 01923. To share a memory, offer a condolence, or make a donation, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.