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Richard Crutch Obituary
He leaves his wife and best friend Marielena (Trudy) DiNatale; son Kevin; brother Donald; sister in-law Susan; nephews Brian and Matt; and step-children Steven, Thomas, Robert, Susan, Christina and Carla.
Born and raised in Amherst, many know Dick from his time at Aldridge Auto Supply or the Amherst VFW, but he is probably best known for his time with Trudy at Mike's Westview Cafe.
Dick and Trudy made everyone feel welcome and accepted as part of the family. He loved his grandkids and had a smile for everyone he met. Over the years Dick spent his time traveling with his wife Trudy, as well as residing in Florida for 12 years. He was a caring, loving and kind hearted man who will be greatly missed.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Harp Restaurant, 163 Sunderland Rd., Amherst. A light lunch will be served.
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Mary
October 29, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort the Crutch family and friends during this difficult time.
October 28, 2016
Gini and I send our sympathy on the loss of Dickey. Tag football on the Southeast Street Green, it doesn't get any better. Gini& Bob Goodhind
Gail (Osborne) Nelson
October 28, 2016
Trudy -I am so sorry to hear about Dick. He was a sweet man who always had a smile on his face. You both made a special couple.
Louise Ansanitis
October 26, 2016
a loving memory of 'Dick"he will be missed very much in Amherst mass.dick and I grew up together and had many many happy time's to remember . may you rest in peace. louise Kaminski ansanitis from north Amherst mass .
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