Richard is a third generation Quincy Point (fifth generation Quincy) resident.  The Abdallah family, Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, moved to Quincy Point in the 1930s.  Richard’s great-grandfather worked in the Fore River Shipyard growing up and throughout the 1950s.  Richard’s grandfather, Abe, had a long term career with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, retiring as Assistant Deputy Superintendent. Richard’s grandmother, Chickie, was a beloved community staple who advocated for Quincy Point for the 60 years she called it home.  She left him with her record collection, and unparalleled determination to make this ward, and Quincy, a better place for all of its residents.

Richard attended Quincy Public Schools and went on to Suffolk University for his bachelor's degree in Finance, and later his law degree.  Richard practices civil litigation, family and election law at Quincy law firm Baker, Braverman, & Barbadoro, P.C. Richard lives in Quincy Point, in a multi-family home with his partner, Mateus, mother, Abby, and Aunt, Tina.  Richard lives four houses down from the house his mom was raised in, and two blocks away from his own childhood home.  He wouldn’t have it any other way.

Richard has represented and advocated for residents of this city for years, not only through his work but also through the boards he serves on and organizations he runs that pay homage to and preserve Quincy’s history, and also champion progression and change for the next generation. Richard truly represents the past, present, and future of Quincy.