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Steven M. Richard, 68

12/21/2022

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Steven Mark Richard, 68 of North Adams, MA died on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center after a long, brave fight with cancer.

He was born in North Adams, MA on April 11, 1954, a son of the late Lionel Joseph Richard and Helen Joyce (Harrington) Richard. attended local schools and graduated from the Drury High School. Steve graduated from North Adams State College and received his master's degree in chemistry from UMass.

He was last employed as a supervisor at Pittsfield Plastics. Steve was a loving caregiver to his father in his declining years. was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Steve loved fly-fishing on the Deerfield River. was an avid fan of the New York Jets and University of Notre Dame football teams.

Survivors include two sisters- Diane (Larry) Morrissey and Julie A. (Andy Cavanaugh) Richard, both of North Adams. He also leaves his nephews- Brannon O'Donovan whom he was very close to and would talk football with for hours, Ryan Morrissey and Shaun Morrissey and several close cousins.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Steve Richard will be celebrated Thursday January 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA are Wednesday January 4, 2023 from 5-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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Diane, Larry and Julie, So sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy always enjoyed running into him and reminiscing for a long time. He stopped in to visit after fishing in the Deerfield. Love and comfort to you.
from: Nancy Bonneville Church	on: 01-05-2023

Diane, Julie and family, So sorry for your loss.
from: Mary Tanner	on: 01-04-2023

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I attended 8 years of elementary school with Steve at Notre Dame du Sacre Cour on east main street. Lots of good memories of him.
from: Dennis Mangano	on: 12-30-2022

Diane and Julie, I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Thinking of you both and sending prayers.
from: Deb Casuscelli Blanchard	on: 12-29-2022

Steve was a great guy.I always enjoyed talking to him about fishing.My sincere condolences to his family.
from: Paul Maselli	on: 12-28-2022

Sorry for your loss.
from: Michael E McKeon	on: 12-28-2022

Diane, a great part of knowing you and your siblings was through your dad bragging about his kids. Being from the distant part of the Richard‘s, in Albany New York. It’s sad the loss of your brother at such a young age. God bless. Mary Ann, Don and the Richard Family .
from: Donald H Richard	on: 12-28-2022

Dianne, Julie and Family - I was so sorry to learn of Steven's passing just before Christmas. Know that my sympathy is with all of you.
from: Mary Ellen Eliasen	on: 12-27-2022

Julie and family, I am so sorry to read of your brother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
from: Kathy Gwozdz	on: 12-27-2022

I’m so very sad to see of your family’s loss Diane and sending my prayers and sincere thoughts in the days ahead~
from: Cheryl Lefave	on: 12-27-2022

Diane and Lar: So sorry for the loss...
from: MaryEllen Morrissey	on: 12-27-2022

Was part of the Richard family for 15 years , I was married to Julie his sister and from the day I met Steve we grew to be very good friends. He loved his sister very much. Steve would talk about notre dame and fishing the Deerfield , was kind enough to teach my son ( Brannon) to fly fishing. Such a kind man he will be sadly missed. God bless rip Steven ??.
from: Colm O'Donovan	on: 12-26-2022

Diane and Julie I’m very saddened to hear of your loss. With a heavy heart accept my condolences .
from: Mike Cardinal	on: 12-26-2022

To the family, My deepest sympathy for your loss through God's grace may you find peace and strength during this time and the days following.
from: Barbara Harrington	on: 12-26-2022

I worked many years with Steve at cumbys he was a amazing person rip my friend
from: Lori luczynski	on: 12-26-2022

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