Richard J. Simonovitch

SPENCER; Richard J. Simonovitch, 88, passed away Friday, August 4 at his home surrounded by his family.He was the husband of Joanne M. (Hurteau) Simonovitch who died in August of 2015.
He leaves a son, Richard "Rick" V. Simonovitch and his wife Mary of Spencer, his three daughters; Audrey A. Vaudreuil
and her husband Francis "Pete" of Orlando, FL., Alison M. Chalifoux and Jeff Anderson of Spencer, Alana A. Brown
and her husband Thomas "Tom" of Port Charlotte, FL., his sister, Elizabeth Letendre of Spencer, 7 grandchildren;
Lynn, Scott, Matthew, Christine, Karly, Kiley, Alec, 10 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by two brothers, Ronald and Raymond Simonovitch.
Rich was a supervisor for Forest & Parks for the Commonwealth of MA. for 23 years, retiring in 1995. He worked
at several area parks including Rutland, Moore and Howe State park. He played an important role in the early
stages of the MA. Gypsy Moth Project as a part of the Insect Pest Control Crew.
His favorite days were spent fishing, gardening and most importantly time he spent with his children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. His family was his world.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Victor & Elizabeth (Soboleski) Simonovitch and later served his country in the
Army during the Korean War.
A special Thank You to his nephrologist Hermet Magoo, Dr. J. Gordon and staff at the Hematology/Cancer Center
UMass/Harrignton and the compassionate care from nurse Carolyn from Beacon Hospice.
A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 8 at 11 A.M. in the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME,
23 Maple Terrace. Burial will follow with military honors in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer.
A calling period will be held from 9:30-11 A.M prior to the Service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Legion Gaudette-Kirk Post 138, 175 Main St.
Spencer, MA 01562.

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