The Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors offer our condolences to

RICHARD “Dick” BANGS

Dick passed away on October 2, 2025 at age 94.

He was appointed to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council in 1979

serving as Chairman of the MFTC for many years.

The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Recruit Training Program

awards the “RICHARD BANGS OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD”

at each recruit graduation for the top student in the class.

VISITATION: Caggiano Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St, Winthrop
Wednesday (10-08-2025) from 4-7pm

FUNERAL MASS: St. Michael Church, 320 Winthrop St, Winthrop
Thursday (10-09-2025) @ 10am

Dick was a true gentleman, May He Rest in Peace