Obituary for Richard Charles Senecal
Richard Charles Senecal, age 74 from Springfield Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19th 2020. He graduated from Precious Blood High School in Holyoke Massachusetts. Richard was an active member of Mary, Mother of Hope Parish in Springfield MA. where he was a Eucharist Minister, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for Sears for 25 years and the City of Springfield for 20 years before retiring, and in his spare time, he loved going to the YMCA in Wilbraham MA, participating in exercise classes and socializing with staff and other members, loved being with his family and also enjoyed traveling and exploring new places.
Preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand C. Senecal and Claire M. Bronner Senecal, Richard is survived by the love of his life of 52 years, Kathleen Carey Senecal; his sister Carol Senecal Dunne of Ware MA; his 3 children, Tara Senecal Tetrault of Springfield MA, Heather Senecal Moynihan and her husband John Moynihan of Springfield, Craig Senecal and his wife Susan Goncalves Senecal of Ludlow MA; as well as his 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of Baystate’s medical ICU for always showing such kindness and compassion. Ludlow Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care, and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to YMCA of Greater Springfield Livestrong Program, P.O. Box 15329 Springfield MA 01115-5329, a cause dear to his heart. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
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Preceded in death by his parents Ferdinand C. Senecal and Claire M. Bronner Senecal, Richard is survived by the love of his life of 52 years, Kathleen Carey Senecal; his sister Carol Senecal Dunne of Ware MA; his 3 children, Tara Senecal Tetrault of Springfield MA, Heather Senecal Moynihan and her husband John Moynihan of Springfield, Craig Senecal and his wife Susan Goncalves Senecal of Ludlow MA; as well as his 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff of Baystate’s medical ICU for always showing such kindness and compassion. Ludlow Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care, and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to YMCA of Greater Springfield Livestrong Program, P.O. Box 15329 Springfield MA 01115-5329, a cause dear to his heart. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
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Events
Event Information
Private family services were held. A Public Memorial Service will be held at later date to be announced.
Cemetery Details
Location
Hillcrest Park Cemetery
895 Parker Street
Springfield, Ma 01129
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