Suffield Obituary: Richard Scully, 87

Richard J. Scully, 87, of Suffield beloved husband of Frances L. (Ambrosini) Scully passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford.

Born March 29, 1929 in Springfield, MA son of the late William and Bridget (Fitzgerald) Scully he grew up in Springfield, lived in Enfield before moving to Suffield in 1956. Before retiring he was employed with the Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local #104 as a Pipe Fitter, a trade he mastered for 42 years and became a mentor to many in this field.

In his early years, he served an 8 year tenure as an Enfield Police Supernumery and with the State Police Auxiliary. Richard was a former member of the Enfield Lions Club, he obtained a pilot’s license when he was a young man. His other pastime favorites included crossword puzzles and observing nature in its simplicity from the deck of his home, he was a devoted Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan as well. He mostly enjoyed spending time at his homes in Ogunquit, ME and Venice, FL where he loved nurturing his lemon and orange trees.

Besides his wife Fran, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage this past October, he is survived by a son, Michael Scully and his girlfriend, Cheryl Trudell of Springfield; a daughter, Sheila Scully and her partner, Jayne Skizewski of Enfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, William H. Scully, Jr. Richard was a wonderful and loving husband and a great dad to his children whom he truly loved.

His family will receive friends Monday, May 2, 2016 from 4-7 PM at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield. Family and friends may gather Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:00 AM, at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 AM, at Sacred Heart Church, Suffield. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Enfield.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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