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Richard Bird Obituary
He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on June 30, 1957, the son of Gloria (Arno) Bird of Arizona and the late Richard Bird. He worked for Brunalli Construction Company for many years, then as a self-employed carpenter with brother, Mike for several years. Later he was a manager for Sam the Clams. Dickie loved golfing and the Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed planting his garden and tending to his chickens. Dickie touched the lives of so many people.
In addition to his wife, boys and mother, he is survived by three brothers, Dan, Michael, and Jeff, of Southington; four sisters, Marsha Brunell of Massachussetts, Rosemary Passarelli, Jackie Colvin and Karen Hookey of Arizona; aunts, uncles, cousins, many nieces and nephews; and close friend, Bob Newman.
The family would like to thank the staff at Connecticut Hospice for providing Dickie with loving care the last days of his life.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 20, from 5 to 8 at Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St. in Plantsville. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
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for Richard Bird
Renee fearney
May 22, 2010
Duke...u r so misd. I wont evr frgt golfing w u and all thegood times we had at the clam....love to the family. Always..Renee n Michelle.
Renee fearney
May 22, 2010
Duke...u r so missed sweetheart. My thoughts w ur family. We love u much: always...Renee n Michelle,,sams isnt the same without ur funloving smile and all the great times wev had will never b. Forgoten.xoxoxo
BARBIE AND SHAWN SZAMIER,GALLANT FAMILY
May 20, 2010
JEFF AN LAUR. WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DICKIE. NOW JUST PEACE HE SHALL HAVE AN OF HOPES IT SHOULD COME TO YOU.
Sally Elmer
May 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Dickie have not seen him in sometime but he was always a good guy. My prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless.
Brian Sullivan
May 19, 2010
Gonna miss ya Bro, Sully
bob hillgrove
May 18, 2010
i will always remember the good times we had when we were younger.he was a great friend.my condolences to his family. he will always be in my good memorys
Elisabeth Gordon
May 18, 2010
To Margo, Eric, Mathew, and all of Dickie's loving family,
May God grant you peace and fond memories at this very difficult time. Anyone that knew Dickie will remember him and his kind spirit that touched all of those he knew.
... the sun goes down yet leaves gentle warmth upon the land
the tide recedes and leaves beautiful seashells on the sand
the music stops, yet echoes on in sweet refrain
for everything beautiful that passes, something beautiful remains...
All of our love and support,
Elisabeth and Finn Gordon
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