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1923
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2015
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Richard Tarmey Obituary
Born in Lee on May 31, 1943, he attended Lee schools and graduated from Lee High School in the Class of 1942.
Immediately after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country from January 1943 to April 1946. He was engaged in combat missions in France and Germany throughout World War II.
A lifelong resident of Lee, he returned home from the war and married Ann Rose Smachetti of Lee in 1946 at St. Mary's Church and remained married to her for 58 years.
Earning his Massachusetts Electrician's License, he was employed at the Peter J. Schweitzer paper mills as an electrician for nearly 30 years. Subsequently he worked as an electrician at the Willowood Nursing Home in Great Barrington until his retirement at age 80.
Richard was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He attended St. Mary's Church and was an adorer at the Adoration Chapel on Academy St.
Richard and Ann traveled and did so extensively in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Ann died May 21, 2004.
Dick leaves his son, David R.Tarmey of N.Y.C.; two sisters, Linda Raflowitz and her husband, Sheldon, of Scury, Texas, and Jessie Ziegler of Deland, Fla.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Frank, Ned, Martin, and John; and his sisters, Shirley Cheverette and Margaret Ford.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The Funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 9:15 from the Kelly Funeral Home, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 4 - 7.
The family would like to thank Kindred Assisted Living - Laurel Lake and Kindred Skilled Nursing - Laurel Lake for their kindness and compassion to Richard during his stay there.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures or stories please visit our website at www.kellyfuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Tarmey
Elizabeth Biasin
March 12, 2015
David,
I just read about your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. your parents were two of my favorite people. I have such good memories of being your neighbor in the big house on High Street.
I know you are planning your reunion this year so maybe I will run into you. So sorry I did not see this soon enough to attend the services.
Liz (Simone) Biasin
Bernadette Williams
March 12, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sandy Cummings
March 11, 2015
David,
Your Mom and Dad were one of the most loving couple I've known.
I can picture them taking their walks together now in God's Garden. As hard as this is and painful,be at peace knowing that his life has changed not ended. He's safe in the loving arms of God. Forever our hearts will be filled with warmth knowing that we had the honor of knowing him.
Bob & Janice Welcome
March 11, 2015
David,
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family at this time. We could not have asked for better neighbors over these many years.
Eugene Gop
March 10, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dave Simmons
March 10, 2015
David, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are on our way to Mexico for a week, so I won't be able to see you for a while. May your Dad rest in peace.
Richard Powell
March 10, 2015
Dave,
My sincere condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. I remember the good times we had marching with the Pittsfield Cavaliers...
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