NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Steven Mark Richard, 68 of North Adams, MA died on Wednesday December 21, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center after a long, brave fight with cancer.

He was born in North Adams, MA on April 11, 1954, a son of the late Lionel Joseph Richard and Helen Joyce (Harrington) Richard. attended local schools and graduated from the Drury High School. Steve graduated from North Adams State College and received his master's degree in chemistry from UMass.

He was last employed as a supervisor at Pittsfield Plastics. Steve was a loving caregiver to his father in his declining years. was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Steve loved fly-fishing on the Deerfield River. was an avid fan of the New York Jets and University of Notre Dame football teams.

Survivors include two sisters- Diane (Larry) Morrissey and Julie A. (Andy Cavanaugh) Richard, both of North Adams. He also leaves his nephews- Brannon O'Donovan whom he was very close to and would talk football with for hours, Ryan Morrissey and Shaun Morrissey and several close cousins.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Steve Richard will be celebrated Thursday January 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA are Wednesday January 4, 2023 from 5-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.