MONTGOMERY – Arthur W. Purdy Sr., 62, of Montgomery passed away at his home, on Saturday, March 22, 2014.Art was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He leaves his wife of forty-five years, Mary (Kellogg) Purdy; his children, Arthur W. Purdy Jr. of Westfield and Liz Purdy of Concord, NH; a son-in-law, Michael Vlacich, and two grandchildren, Katherine and Abigail Vlacich, also of Concord, NH. Besides his children, he leaves his brothers and sisters, Benjamin and his wife, Pat, of Westfield, Bruce of Westfield, Craig and his wife Ruth, of Westfield, Donna Kannel and her husband Tim, of Virginia, Eileen Minelli and her husband Jack, of Westfield, Faye Wysocki of Springfield, Gayle Valencia of Virginia, Holly Beckwith and her husband Dan, of Blandford. Art also leaves his brother-in-law Richard Tardif of CT. He was predeceased by his parents, Marcus and Elsie (Brueno) Purdy; his sister, Marsha Tardif of CT and brother, Marcus Jr.
Art was an active alumn of Westfield Vocational Technical High School and served his community by raising funds for various charitable organizations. He was the founder and owner of Arthur Purdy Electrical Contracting, in Westfield. He also served as the Electrical Inspector for the town of Montgomery, and was a member of the Westfield Moose Club.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer House of Hope, 199 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089.
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