West Springfield, Massachusetts
Rev. Richard M. Runte 1947 - 2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Rev. Richard Martin Runte, 61, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Spfld died Thursday at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Binghamton, NY on May 11th, 1947 to the late Ellen (Klein) and Fritz Runte. He spent the early years of...
Read MoreFather Runte was a priest who was sincerely dedicated to his faith and love of God. He will be deeply missed by our Catholic community.
God Bless Father Runte.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Callini Family Southampton, MA
Joan Callini
June 28, 2008 | Southampton
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Father Runte. He will be missed.
Susan Newman & Kyra Rydell
June 28, 2008 | West Springfield, MA
To Father Runte's family. I was very saddened to hear the news of Father Runte's passing. He was my ninth grade theology teacher at Cathedral. He was the best teacher i ever had. He was a nice man with a great sense of humor.
Paul McDonough
June 27, 2008 | Agawam, MA
Fr. Runte always had a wonderful smile and a positive attitude. The thing I most remember is his love for Catholic education. During his tenure as pastor of Immaculate Conception in Easthampton, the running joke was that he spent more time with the students at NDIC School than he did at the parish--except that it wasn't a joke. The students truly enjoyed his daily presence, and I know he enjoyed being there. Father, may you rest in peace.
Paul Morey
June 27, 2008 | Easthampton, MA
I was so saddened to hear of Father Runte's passing. He was a wonderful man and gave me much spiritual support when my parents' passed. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Joseph Wawrzyniak
June 26, 2008 | York Beach, ME
Fr. Runte and Family:
You graced our home and parish life many times. You married our son and baptized our grandchildren. You are among the very best of the priesthood in terms of maintaining the simplicity of spiritual life, having concern for others time, being true to our faith and its doctrines. We shall miss your kind words, wonderful humor and positive spirit. Thank you for all you have done for us and others and we know that God is holding you in the palm of his hands!!! We shall...
Dr. Bernard and Jean Graney
June 25, 2008 | Easthampton, MA
To Father Runte's Family,
Our sympanthy's go out to his entire family. Fr. Runte was a great priest and pastor. He will truely be missed by his St. Thomas Family and especially the students.
Mary & Julia Hiney
Mary Hiney
June 25, 2008 | West Springfield, MA
John
My condolences on the loss of your brother, Father Runte..
Richard Trask
Richard Trask
June 24, 2008 | Westfield, MA
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Father Runte.
He will be remembered as a true friend. we remembered asking him for directions,and Father Runte saying "Go to Church".
How right he was.
He will be sadly missed by all.
To the family,we want to express or deepest sympathy.
Dick Quill and Dale Jones
West Melbourne,Fl
Dick Quill
June 24, 2008 | West Melbourne, FL
