Richard J. Hollingsworth ’71

Our accomplished and most affable classmate Rich died of complications of frontotemporal dementia Oct. 8, 2023.

Rich joined our class as a recruited football player from George Washington High School in Philadelphia. He lived in Wilson College, rooming with Aronson, Good, Langston, McGinnis, Zdanvs, and Dixon. Classmates remember his unassuming humility, sense of humor, contagious laugh, and generosity.  Rich took photos for the Nassau Lit, winning awards and marking the start of a lifelong passion for photography. He graduated with honors in electrical engineering, later earning a master’s in electrical engineering from Penn.

Rich had a distinguished career, contributing to the development of semiconductor microchips and holding several patents while working for several companies ranging from large corporations to startups. As a “full-fledged (Rt.) 128 techie” he appreciated the proximity to New England ski areas and traveled around the world for work and skiing. Rich married classmate Kathy Molony in 1976; they joyfully raised their two children in Concord, Mass., where they lived starting in 1979. Rich was class treasurer from 2006-11. His memorable memorial service in Concord was attended by several classmates.

To Kathy and their children Elizabeth ’09 and John, the class extends its most heartfelt sympathies.