Richard Atkinson's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2021 in Amherst, Massachusetts

Richard Atkinson

June 30, 1933 - September 13, 2021 (88 years old)

Amherst, Massachusetts

Richard Atkinson's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2021 in Amherst, Massachusetts

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Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation

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Richard Atkinson

June 30, 1933 - September 13, 2021 (88 years old)

Amherst, Massachusetts

Richard Atkinson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 13, 2021, at the age of 88, Richard Atkinson in Amherst, Massachusetts, born in Revere, Massachusetts passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Atkinson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his daughter-in-law Donna Atkinson; and his siblings, Henry, Paul, Robert Atkinson, Loretta Hughes and Barbara Prochilo.

He is survived by: his wife Rachel Atkinson (Gallant); his sons, Stephen (Katherine) of Amherst, David of West Springfield, Michael (Sheryl) of Nashua, NH and Kevin Atkinson of Agawam; his grandchildren, Steven, Christopher, Lauren, Nicole, Alycia, James, Chandler, Rollin, Richard Wade and Lane; his great grandchildren, Kailynn, Annabelle and Jackson; and his sister Grace Manfre. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family requests donations in lieu of flowers in Richard's name to Smile Train or Southwick Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 838, Southwick MA 01077.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation



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Sep 19

Visitation

Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home
985 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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Sep 20

Funeral service

Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home
985 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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Sep 20

Military honors

Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery
1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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Sep 20

Burial

Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery
1390 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001

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