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Lionel Joseph
Richard

October 7, 1926 – May 20, 2017

Lionel Richard
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
— Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals-Central Chapel

Visitation

When Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Flynn&Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals Central Chapel
Address
74 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Service Information

When
Thursday, May 25th, 2017 10:00am
Location
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Address
70 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Interment Information

Location
Southview Cemetery
Address
1075 South Church St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Obituary for Lionel Joseph Richard

Lionel Joseph Richard, 90 of North Adams, MA, a longtime area attorney, died Saturday May 20, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
He was born in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada on October 7, 1926, son of Isadore and Rosia (Lecuyer) Richard. He came to North Adams at age three and became a US citizen at age eighteen. Lionel attended the Notre Dame Parochial School and graduated from Assumption College in 1945. He graduated from Boston College Law School in 1955 and also earned his doctorate there.
Lionel was a veteran of World War II and served in the US Army from 1944 to 1946, serving in the Philippines on the island of Luzon.
Lionel began practicing law in North Adams in 1955 under Attorney John Alberti and shortly thereafter went into private practice. He maintained his law office in North Adams for many years until his retirement. Lionel served as the North Adams City Solicitor under Mayor Joseph Bianco and was an Assistant District Attorney under Anthony Ruberto.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Berkshire Bar Association. Lionel was a communicant of the former Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Church. He loved skiing and was a passionate Notre Dame football fan. Lionel was very proud of his French heritage.
His wife was Helen Joyce (Harrington) Richard who died on June 5, 2013. They were married on June 27, 1953.
Survivors include two daughters- Diane M. Morrissey and her husband, Lawrence; and Julie Richard O'Donovan, both of North Adams; and one son- Steven M. Richard of North Adams, with whom he made his home. He also leaves three grandsons including Shaun Morrissey of Georgetown, MA; Ryan Morrissey and Brannon O'Donovan, both of North Adams; two great grandchildren and one on the way including Conor and Emma Morrissey of Georgetown, MA; one brother- Normand Richard of New Windsor, NY and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sons and one daughter at birth.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Lionel Richard will be celebrated Thursday May 25 2017 at 10:00 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 from 4-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.