Richard J. Gardella

1936 - 2025

Richard J. Gardella, 88 of Great Barrington died Wednesday October 1, 2025 at his home. Richard was born in Great Barrington on November 8, 1936 son of Charles E. and Rose (Guarnieri) Gardella. He was a graduate of the former Searles High School class of 1954. After high school Richard went on to Westfield State College and after college he proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Richard worked for thirty years as a police officer and another twenty plus as a detail officer for the Town of Great Barrington. While working as a police officer Richard was a contractor installing Alcor Gutters that many establishments and homes in the local area still have up due to Richard's meticulous attention to detail. Richard loved going on road trips to Virginia Beach to visit his daughter Rina, drives through the country, going out to eat and maintaining his park like lawn. Richard is survived by his daughter, Rina H. Gardella and her fiancé Adam Morelli, his nephews, Mark Gardella and Mike Gardella, his cousin, John Guarnieri, his godson, Victor J. Zucco, several other nieces and nephews and his favorite German Shepherd, Josie Girl. Richard was predeceased by his two brothers, Charles A. Gardella and Louis J. Gardella and his sister Norma Palmer.

Funeral services for Richard J. Gardella will be held on Thursday October 9 at 1:00 PM at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South St. Great Barrington MA 01230 with Fr. William P. Murphy officiating. Family will receive friends on Thursday October 9 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Saint Peter's Cemetery with James Bradgon, Victor Zucco, Adam Carlotto, Adam Morelli, Joseph O'Brien and Timothy Roy acting as bearers. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Richard's memory may be made to the Great Barrington Police Association in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.