Richard G. Engel, age 83, of Exeter, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was married for 37 years to his loving and devoted wife, Eleanor S. (Spirito) Engel. He was the son of the late George H. and Claudia (Bernascon) Engel, and the father of four and grandfather of five. Mr. Engel was employed as a line man for New England Telephone, later Verizon, for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. His funeral and burial will be private. To leave condolence messages, please visit www.barrettandcotter.com