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Alexander Richardson Obituary

Alexander W. Richardson
1944 - 2023
East Longmeadow
Alexander W. Richardson, 78, of East Longmeadow, MA sadly left us on November 8, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Alexander was born on December 11, 1944 in Ludlow MA to the late Alexander M. Richardson and Anna (Andre) Richardson. He worked at the East Longmeadow DPW for 23 years before retiring, where he spent most of his time golfing. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years Bernie Richardson, of East Longmeadow, his sons Tom Richardson and his wife Stephanie, of East Longmeadow, and Allen Richardson and his wife Donna, of Springfield, his four granddaughters Miranda Potterton, Sydney, Serena, and Katerina Richardson, one great-granddaughter, his sister Rose Dennis and her husband George, of Springfield, his brother Larry Andrae and his wife Donna, of Ludlow, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Family and friends are invited to gather to remember Alex on Tuesday November 14, 2023 from 9am – 11am in Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation, 220 N Main St., East Longmeadow MA. A service will begin at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation in his honor to The Parkinson's Foundation New England Chapter, Attn: Donor Services, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter, 85 East Concord St., Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02118. To leave an online condolence visit www.forastiere.com.

Published by The Republican from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12, 2023.

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Catherine Hess

November 14, 2023

Dear Bernie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. Alex was such a great guy. I always looked forward to seeing him when Billy and I visited the family. He is probably golfing with Eli and Billy having good times again. RIP
Catherine Hess

Charlene and Chuck

November 14, 2023

Dear Bernie and family, both Chuck and I send our sincere condolences to you for the loss of Junior.

Charlene and Chuck Pixley

Cathi Clark

November 12, 2023

Bernie, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family and sending prayers.

Michele Ciavola

November 11, 2023

We are so very sorry to hear of Junior´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Ciavola´s (Michele, Bryan and Kellie)

Rose

November 10, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful Brother. We will love you and miss you always.I have great and special memories of us. I love you Jr.

Christine lamberton

November 9, 2023

To my special friend rose and her wonderful family, George, Annette and Bobby...so sorry to hear of your loss...please know my thoughts and prayers are with you...love Chris

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Forastiere Smith Funeral Home & Cremation - East Longmeadow

220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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11:00 a.m.

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220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

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