Richard G. Simpson, 74

ADAMS, Mass. —Mr. Richard G. Simpson, 74, of Adams, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Pittsfield on April 20, 1949, son of the late George and Marguerite (Broderick) Simpson and attended Pittsfield schools, graduating from Pittsfield High School with the Class of 1967. Dick served with the US Navy at the Davisville, RI Naval Base until his Honorable Discharge in 1970. Dick worked as a diesel truck and automobile mechanic and was the owner of Fillion Inc. in Adams from 1977 until his passing. Originally a welder by trade, he had worked earlier at Triad Welding in Pittsfield and as a mechanic at Raynor’s in Pittsfield. He was a tractor-and truck-pulling enthusiast and had competed at many pulls throughout the region. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a member of the New York Tractor Puller’s Association and was a fan of the New England Patriots. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Donna M. Lacy, whom he married on November 16, 1968; one son, Richard G. Simpson, Jr. of Adams; one daughter, Kimberley Ann Dodge and her husband Richard of Cheshire; five grandchildren including Mikayla Catalano, Kyleigh Catalano, Jennah Simpson, Kiersten Simpson and Lincoln Simpson; two sisters, Mary Prior of Adams and Joann Fils of Montana; as well as several nieces, nephews and in-laws. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13th at 10:00 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Entombment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Pittsfield. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com