WESTFIELD – Robert W. Myco, 76, of Westfield died Thursday, March 20 2014. He was born in Torrington CT on June 9, 1937 to James and Vivian (Selzer) Myco, and moved to Westfield as a young boy. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1955.He attended both American International College and Springfield College where he earned his Masters of Education Degree. In 1963, Bob began his 35 year career with the Westfield Public schools as a guidance counselor at the Westfield Middle School. In 1967 he became the first Guidance Counselor at Westfield Vocational High School, retiring in 1998 as Director of Guidance.
He joined the 131st Tactical Fighter Squadron with the MA Air National Guard as a senior in high school in 1955. Bob served his country for 42 years retiring in 1997 as a Sr. Master Sergeant with the 104th Fighter Wing. During Berlin Wall Crisis he was stationed in Phalsbourg France during 1961-62. He also served in deployments to Lybia, North Africa, Turkey and Italy. During this time the received numerous awards and medals including the Air Force Commendation Medal, N.C.O. Academy Ribbon as Class Commander & the John Levtious Award as Honor Graduate, the National Defense Service Medal Bronze Star, two Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, Oak Leaf clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon. Bob was also an active member of the American Legion Post 124, where he served as Public relations officer. He was also a Past Commander and a life member. He served as Chairman of both the legions Boys and Girls state and student trooper scholarship programs.
During his spare time he enjoyed golfing in the Tuesday morning league at Tekoa Country Club. Bob was an avid fan of his Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
He leaves behind his 103 year old mother, Vivian C. Myco of McDonough, GA; his sister, Donna Repoff and her husband Jack of McDonough GA; two sons, Darrell R. Myco of Feeding Hills, MA and Darren J. Myco of Lawrenceville GA; a grandson, Jacob T. Myco of Feeding Hills and a niece, Kimberly Heaton and her husband Kevin of Newnan GA.
The funeral will be Wednesday, March 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial with military honors will be held Friday, March 28th at 1:00 p.m. in The Mass Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 25th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Robert’s memory be made to the Scholarship Committee at American legion Post 124, P.O. Box 236, Westfield, MA 01085.
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