March 24, 2016 U.S. Veteran
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Richard H. Parda, 80, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bondsville and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lizak) Parda. Richard was an Army veteran and served in Korea. He worked at the Hampden Brewery until its closure and was a retired USPS truck driver. He loved to travel and annual road trips found the family exploring the lower 48. He also loved writing poetry and viewing movies with a large bowl of popcorn. Richard leaves his wife of fifty three years, Joann (Nowak) Parda, a daughter, Lori Bocon and son-in-law, John and a daughter, Wendy. He also leaves two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and John. All services are private. |