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Hadley, MA - Richard, 83, passed away at his home in Hadley, MA on July 17th, 2023. He was born to Julian and Stasia (Dombrowski) Fil on June 22nd in Northampton, MA. Richard attended local schools, graduating from Hopkins Academy in 1958, playing soccer and basketball all four years. Shortly after entered the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged, he was employed by various companies as a tractor trailer driver, ending with the US Postal Service. Richard enjoyed spending his time golfing, and in his earlier years, Polka dancing. He is predeceased by his parents, Julian and Stasia Fil. He leaves behind his brothers, Dennis Fil of Hadley, Robert Fil of Easthampton, Raymond Fil of Longmeadow, his sister Sandra (Bernard) Orszulak of Hadley. Nieces Sara Fil and Rebecca Fil. Burial at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Hadley will be private at the convenance of the family. Please go to Czelusniakfuneralhome.com for online condolences and tribute book.
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Ed
December 18, 2024
I had so many fun times with Dick. Golfing, going to sporting events and most of all when he was our sound man and driver with the Heavy Chicago Polka Band. So many great memories!
Kathy
September 13, 2024
I do want to add the. He passed only weeks after my mom which was One of head's closest friends
Kathy
September 13, 2024
He was a wonderful friend to my mom and her later years and became a very close friend of mine as well. I hope many people can be how he was with my elderly mother.
He's sadly it's by myself.
Stephanie
August 20, 2023
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I have cut his hair for many years and we shared stories of his time driving trucks, working for the Postal Service, Polka dancing and golfing. He truly lived life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by many, by me personally every fifth Saturday!
Carol Trane
July 24, 2023
Please accept our sincere sympathy on Dick's passing. He will always be remembered with love. Our family shared many wonderful memories over the years. I have to believe there's a tee time waiting for him and that the horses are at the starting gate. Rest in peace Richard Julian! The Trane Family, Carol, Paige and Lynn
Bob Wysocki
July 22, 2023
Saddened to read about Dick´s passing. I have great memories of our Caines/Oxford Pickles days together.
Tom and Franny Kostek
July 21, 2023
To the family members of Dick, our sincere condolences on his passing. Being a member of the Heavy Chicago Polka band, I have wonderful memories of Dick. My wife and I will always remember Dick at Easter, when he joined us for our family favorite "borscht". May he Rest in Peace.
The Cycz Family
July 21, 2023
Cousin Dick always had a twinkle in his eyes and a story to share.
North Hadley will always remember, our condolences to the Fil Family...
Steve Ciechomski
July 21, 2023
To all of Dick's family, I wanted to share my sincere condolences to you. Dick was a brother to all of us in Heavy Chicago. Being our driver and social director, he was always fun to be with and will be sorely missed by all of us in the band. So many good times with "Trixie"..Rest in Peace Dick.
Ed Kurr
July 21, 2023
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. Dick was our sound man and driver back when I was in the Heavy Chicago Polka band. We shared many a good time in the band travels, and afterward in playing golf and attending sporting events. My condolences to his family members. Ed Kurr
Bob Barrett
July 21, 2023
Remembering a classmate of Hopkins Class of 58. Rest in peace.
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