Richard Robert Sawicki of Granby passed away Tuesday 4/11/2023 at home after a short illness.

Born June 21, 1939, in Northampton, to Chester (deceased) and Anna (Mish) Sawicki (deceased).

Richard graduated from Hopkins Academy in 1957.  Richard began his career in the Coast Guard, stations on the Cape, serving 4 years being honorably discharged in 1963.  Richard settled in Amherst and began his family.  Moving to Pelham in 1963 and resided in Pelham until 2015. 

Richard worked many different jobs throughout his life with the last employer being Warner Brothers Construction, where he remained until his retirement after 44 years.  During Richard’s earlier years he enjoyed camping with his family and friends on the Cape, fishing, and spending time with his two sons. 

In 1989 Richard met Cheryl Stone and they were married on June 30, 1990.  They enjoyed 33 years of marriage, creating loving memories with their families, as well as 33 years of camping and fishing in Maine with friends.  Richard spent many Saturdays’ golfing at the various golf courses in the Amherst area.

Richard is survived by his wife Cheryl, son Scott (Denise) of Shutesbury, Christine Dejlitko of Meriden, CT, Amy (Paul) Gravell of Meriden, CT, Kelly Parziale (Marlinda) of Elizabethtown, KY. Grandchildren, Kevin (Jessica) Sawicki of Milford, Sean (Rebekah) Sawicki of Winchendon, Erin Sawicki of Shutesbury, Christian Sawicki of NY, Cody & Connor Wilczak of Meriden, CT, Katlynn & Madison Parizale of Elizabethtown, KY, Gavin Parziale of MO, and Isabelle Gravell of Meriden, CT.  Great-Grandchildren Madison and Emileigh Sawicki of Chicopee and Luke Sawicki of Winchendon.  He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Greg Stone of Belchertown, Gerald Young of Ludlow, Cleon “Buzzy” Booth of Pelham and Ernest Booth of Northampton.  As well as several nieces and nephews. Richard will be missed for his great smile, contagious laugh, and his gentle and kind personality.

Richard is pre-deceased by his parents, his brother David Sawicki and his son Richard R. Sawicki, Jr.

At the request of the family there will be no calling hours.  A graveside service will be held at Valley Cemetery located at North Valley Road, Pelham on June 3, 2023, at 11:00 with a reception being held at the Belchertown VFW immediately following the cemetery service.

Please consider donating in Richard’s name to the American Kidney Foundation at http://secure.kidneyfund.org.