Richard Edward West

Richard (Dick/Rich) Edward West passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA on May 25, 2017. He was born on May 7, 1944 in Ware, MA and spent much of his childhood in Feeding Hills, MA. Prior to entering the Marines and serving in Vietnam, he graduated from Tech H.S. in Springfield where he played football. He later joined the Navy and served another 17 years before retiring and returning to Agawam. He is survived by his son Jeffrey West, his former wife Nancy Rock West, his sister Irene West Thomas and husband Rene, his brother Carl Blankenship and wife Cecille, his niece Karen Taylor and family, his nephew Rob Thomas and family and many cousins. He was predeceased by his father Carl S. West and his mother Lucy West Blankenship. His favorite pastimes were enjoying his two dogs and playing golf. He was very proud of serving for his country both in the Marines and in the Navy. Most of all he will be remembered for his caring heart. An interment service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, 2017 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. The AGAWAM CURRAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME is in charge.