CHICOPEE – Richard L. Elliott, 93, passed away August 18, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1929, to the late Francis and Jennie (Tague) Elliott. Richard was born and raised in Butler, PA, attended Butler High School till he joined the Army. He worked Retail and Manufacturing for many years until he transferred to western Mass., where he worked at Meadows Pools in Agawam, then as a tool & die maker before retiring in 1990’s. He loved to square dance and participated at the 300-year Anniversary of Westfield with the Pioneer Valley Square Dance club. He was also a longtime member of Mount Moriah Lodge and a past master in 1981.
Richard is predeceased by his wife Eunice (Keesy) Elliott of 67 years and his son Timothy E. Elliott.
He leaves his daughter Judy LaRusse and husband Sean of Springfield, and son James Elliott and his partner Shirley DeNardo of Westfield. Richard also leaves his 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours for Richard will be on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 4-7 PM in Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will be private with full Military Honors in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Donations in Richard’s name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. www.firtionadams.com
