Pelham – Thomas G. “Britty” Britt died peacefully on Wednesday July 29, 2015 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 2, 1947 in Northampton to George T. Britt and the late Mary Elizabeth Britt (LaRose).

He proudly served in the United Sates Army for 23 years. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran, receiving a purple heart among many other medals.

After his military service, he worked at the University of Massachusetts until his retirement. He was a member of VFW post 754 and the American Legion post 148.

He is survived by his son Sean Britt of Seattle, WA, his 3 brothers; James and his wife April of Florence, Richard of Hatfield, and John of Florence, his sister Beverly Ross of Olympia, WA, and several nieces and nephews.

Tom was predeceased by his brother Robert Britt.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 4, at 10am with full military honors at Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Agawam with a reception to follow in Amherst.

Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

Service details, Social networking, Memorial Guestbook and Slideshow are available here.