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Richard A. Bastis

1942, - 2017

Richard A. Bastis obituary, 1942,-2017, Coventry, CT

BORN

1942,

DIED

2017

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Coventry-Pietras Funeral Home

2665 Boston Tpk (Rt. 44)

Coventry, Connecticut

Richard Bastis Obituary



Richard "Dick" Bastis, 74, of Salem, CT, and Palmetto, FL, loving husband of 51 years to Kelsie (Houghton) Bastis, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Hartford Hospital, while surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Richard was born December 25, 1942, in Boston, MA to the late Joseph and Helen (Bennett) Bastis. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and later moved to CT where he was married in 1965. Richard retired in 2005 from Manchester Carbide as a Machinist and Foreman after 40 years. Richard had a passion for boating, the lake, horseshoes and spending time with family and friends. Despite his recent health challenges, he was always upbeat and persevered until the end. Along with his beloved wife Kelsie, Richard is survived by his daughters, Michele Smith and her husband James Smith of Glastonbury and Kelly Ann Pabilonia and her husband James Pabilonia of Tolland. He also leaves four grandsons, Brett and Keane Smith, Joshua and Kendrick Pabilonia; and many wonderful friends and extended family. Relatives and friends may join the family on Friday, September 29, 2017 between 3pm-6pm with a Funeral Home Service at 6pm at the Coventry-Pietras Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Tpke., Coventry, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard's name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 28, 2017.

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sharon crossman

September 29, 2017

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
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Aunt Ellie (me, Lisa), Uncle Ritchy - LOVE YOU

Lisa Bastis Howard

September 28, 2017

September 28, 2017

May the Good of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time.my deepest condolences to the family 2 corn 1:3,4.

Alice Bastis

September 28, 2017

Even through all these years, I've always thought and loved him as "my little brother". Even as young as 13, he'd go far out of his way to help someone. . Rich was a very good person.

September 28, 2017

Hi Jodie just touching base with you about field service tomorrow. Where should I come to your house or meet you

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