SPRINGFIELD – Richard “Rich” E. Crowley, passed away on Sat. July 16, 2016 at home. Born in Augusta, ME on August 7, 1949 and was raised in Springfield. Rich was the son of the late Robert and Patricia Crowley. He was a graduate of Spfld Technical High School, Brighton Academy in Maine and American International College. Rich was employed at Hamilton Standard for over 25 years before retiring in 2013. Rich was A highly skilled athlete who played baseball and football in high school and college. During his later years he enjoyed playing softball and golfed in various leagues and tournaments. He was a longtime member of the Italian American Citizens Club of Springfield. Rich is survived by his two daughters; Lyndsay and Kimberly, both of Kirkland, OR., his grandson Kendall, his three brothers; Bob and his wife Kathi Crowley of Westfield, Tom and his wife Jane Crowley of Yarmouth, MA and Mark Crowley of Spfld., his niece Terri and nephews Brian, Jameson and Jonathan. Rich’s family would like to thank Baystate VNA & Hospice and O’Connell Healthcare Agency of Spfld for their kind and compassionate care of Rich during his time at home. Calling Hours will be held WEDS from 4 to 7 PM at SAMPSONS CHAPEL OF THE ACRES, 21 TINKHAM RD., SPFLD. Funeral Services will be held FRIDAY at Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell, ME. Burial will follow in Hallowell Cemetery in Hallowell, ME. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baystate VNA & Hospice, 50 Maple St., Spfld, MA 01102 or to O’Connell Care at Home, Building 103, 1 Federal St., Spfld, MA 01105
