WESTFIELD – Richard R. Rabtor, 83, passed away at home on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born in Westfield to the late Raymond and Beatrice (LaPointe) Rabtor.
Richard was employed by Bilodeau’s Florist and planted flowers at the local cemeteries, he then drove truck for over 30 years for Axton Cross Chemical Company and then for Hubbard Hall and WMECO. He loved fishing and hunting, going to Vermont and Maine for hunting and fishing trips.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Patricia J. (Yelinek) Rabtor, his two sons, Michael D. Rabtor and his wife Jackie of Holyoke and Richard J. Rabtor with Sara Scagliarini and his two brothers, Edward Rabtor and his wife Joanne of Easthampton and Raymond Rabtor of Tennessee.
Sadly, Richard was predeceased by a son David M. Rabtor.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
