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Richard J. Whittaker

Southwick, Massachusetts

1942 - 2024

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Richard J. Whittaker1942 - 2024SouthwickRichard "Dick" Whittaker, 81, of Southwick, MA, passed away on June 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on December 12, 1942, to the late Walter and Genevieve (Byrnes)...

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Dick and I send our thoughts to Joanne, Leigh, Beth and family. We have such fond memories of past times with Dick. He was such a dynamic person.

Sending our deepest sympathy and love to your family, at this very sad time.

A great center on a great 1960 championship CHS football team which had superstars Dick Lak and Tony Larkin... Our neighbor, Dick's brother in law, Jim Hastings went to every game. Walter Krzeminski, Easthampton

Dick was one of the senior officers I served with early in my military career. An Officer and a gentleman, who always had an encouraging word for me. In his later years, he was part of the Not Over the Hill Yet gang (NOTHYG) of retired Barnestormers, whom I was privileged to be invited to attend lunches with over the years. I always remember the stories told by all and Dick's signature laugh and smile. I last saw Dick and Joanne here in Carolina Beach, NC visiting with their daughter Beth....

There are special people in our lives who never leave us....even after they´re gone. Dick is that special person.

Dear Joanne and family, Dick enjoyed life to the fullest and it was a joy to be in his company. We will miss his enthusiasm and sense of humor. He is now at peace and enjoying the company of those who went before him. We will miss him but we are now comforted that his well fought battle is over and that he is at peace. Tim & Barb

Soar with the Angels, our Friend

Dear Joanne and all those who loved Dick, We send our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Dick. He fought a good fight with dignity and a smile. We will miss him.

An Officer & a gentleman