Chicopee, Massachusetts
Jun 22, 1946 – Oct 22, 2024
Richard J. Farrell
1946 - 2024
Chicopee
Richard J. Farrell, 78, passed away on October 22, 2024. A son of the late Leo J. and Clara (Fredette) Farrell, Richard was born on June 22, 1946. He attended local schools and worked as a technician for the telephone companies throughout the years. Richard was a proud volunteer at Baystate Cardiac Rehab and always looked forward to meeting with friends at Russ' Luncheonette. He is survived by his brother, John Farrell and his wife, Dayle, of FL. Richard will be sadly missed by his dear friends, Heidi Szalai and Amy Yankowski, who helped to care for Richard over the last few years, as well as his extended family at Baystate Cardiac Rehab, where he volunteered for 20 years and was an invaluable and beloved member of the team, supporting patients and staff. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to the Hartford Hospital Transplant team, who helped Richard beat the odds as a heart transplant recipient more than 30 years ago. A graveside service for Richard will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00am in St. Michael's Cemetery, State St., Springfield. Corridan Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.
Love and prayers to Richard Farrell family and friends also God bless you to Richard Farrell family and friends also I miss my best friend Richard Farrell forever very much also Rest In Peace. Amen. Your best friend Paul Torres P. S. Paul and Richard are best friends forever very much also Paul and Richard are together forever very much.
Paul Torres
April 03, 2025 | Friend
Love and prayers to Richard Farrell family and friends also God bless you to Richard Farrell family and friends also I miss my best friend Richard Farrell forever very much also Rest In Peace. Amen.
Your best friend Paul Torres
P. S. Paul and Richard are best friends forever very much also Paul and Richard are together forever very much.
Paul Torres
April 03, 2025 | Tampa, FL | Friend
My name is Jamie and I am a waitress at Russ´s Luncheonette. Richard was one of our favorite customers for sure, such a breath of fresh air! Such a wonderful person and we loved him so much! The radio would be playing and we would always ask him, "who sings this Richard?" He always knew! He made our day and he will be missed!! Our prayers go out to him and his family! Love you Richard!
Jamie
October 30, 2024 | Friend
I always enjoyed Richard's company he took great care of my aunt Lorraine Kurtz and I always enjoyed talking with him at Russ's luncheonette he will be missed he was always such a nice thoughtful person Jean Hebert j e a n n e proulx Hebert I'm sorry I can't make the memorial service at St Michael's I would have gone but I have a previous appointment at that time my sincere condolences
Jeanne Hebert
October 28, 2024 | Friend
Rich was a long time Volunteer at Baystate Health in our Cardiac Rehab Department. He assisted our staff and patients with his warmth and humor. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP . Marie Saunders
Marie Saunders
October 28, 2024 | Other
I remember meeting Richard in cardiac rehab in 1994. He had a heart transplant and was a great inspiration. He was also a real trooper and a good guy.
BRIAN MASTROIANNI
October 27, 2024 | Friend
