Marblehead- Richard "Rick" J. Wanstall (54), of Marblehead, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 29, 2023 in East Burke, Vermont. Born in Munich, Germany, Rick was the husband to Pamela (Krohn) Wanstall and the father of Adam Wanstall, Andrew Wanstall, Emma Wanstall, and Ella Wanstall.

After being born in Munich, Rick and his parents moved home to Danvers where he was raised and graduated from Danvers High School. Upon his graduation, Rick enlisted in the Army where he served from 1986 to 1989 as a Military Police Officer. Upon his discharge, Rick enrolled at Salem State College where he met the love of his life Pamela. The two graduated and got married in 1995. During that time, Rick worked towards getting his MBA at Babson College and graduated in 1998. He went onto work for Price Waterhouse Coopers, Fidelity, and John Hancock. Over the years he went onto work in leadership positions in various companies as he was passionate and committed to his work. In his later years, Rick worked for Moderna Therapeutics, Aileron, and most recently Oncorus as their CFO.

Outside of his work, Rick loved spending time with his family. They spent time in the mountains on camping and ski trips together and Rick always made sure to take photos to capture their memories together. In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions. Rick notably competed in competitions in Chattanooga, TN and Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, Canada.

Rick will be remembered by his commitment to others around him. He was a loving husband father and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Rick is survived by: his wife Pamela (Krohn) Wanstall, his children Adam Wanstall, Andrew Wanstall, Emma Wanstall, and Ella Wanstall, his brother Stephen Wanstall Jr of Beverly, his sister Ashley Foster of Hopedale, his mother Lynda Bedard and his step-father Henry of Danvers, his father Stephen Wanstall Sr. of Milford, his mother in law Priscilla LaBonte and her husband Robert of Marblehead, his niece Monica McEachern and her husband Mike of Lynn, and his two beloved Australian Shepherds Toby and Maize.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 6, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal St. Salem, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday May 5, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Murphy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Livable Streets to Livable Streets Alliance 70 Pacific Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.

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