Mr. Richard "Dick" Stockwell

Richard “Dick” Stockwell, 80, of Pittsfield, passed away on September 20, 2023 at the Greylock Extended Care Facility after a brief illness. Born in Milford, Ma. on September 4, 1943, the son of the late Richard and Janet (Jennie) Summers Stockwell, he graduated from Nipmuc Regional High School in 1962 of which he was the class Vice-President. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served as a Sergeant in the Ninth Marines, Danang, Vietnam. Upon discharge from the Marine Corp in 1966, he returned to his family farm in Upton, Ma.. He later attended the Massachusetts State Police Academy graduating as a trooper in the 49th Training Class of 1968. A man of many sides and diverse talents, Dick went on to a career in the hospitality industry, working at Hycroft School in Williamstown, Berkshire Medical Center, Nels in Pittsfield, and then owning his own pub in Dalton, The Shamrock with his business partner Bobbie Dus. In 2004, the Berkshire County Republican Committee asked Dick to run for State Representative for the 2nd Berkshire District. While he did not win that election, in an almost unprecedented move in a state vastly democratic, in a year where emotions ran high against the war in Iraq, The Berkshire Eagle endorsed his candidacy- a testament to his gravitas. Dick worked for the American Red Cross, participating in the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Mississippi, he was honored in 2005 as the “Volunteer of the Year”. In 2008, Dick introduced and sponsored a young singer Liam Geddes Jr. of Ballina, Ireland who made his American debut at the Colonial Theatre. Liam has since gone on to become an internationally renowned singer/songwriter. Dick became limousine driver for Transport The People of Pittsfield and was recognized in 2013 as the National “Chauffeur of the Year”. Most recently, Dick was Vice Chair of the Pittsfield Licensing Board and was reputed for his honesty and fairness to the business owners, knowing first-hand how difficult it was to run a small business. Dick was a friend to all, lover of animals, charitable, and giving. Dick is survived by his long-time companion Ronnie Lacey. He leaves behind his daughter Jennifer Castellano, husband Michael, his son Richard Stockwell wife Karen, his grand-daughter Isabella Stockwell, his sister Maryellen Diana, husband Paul of Easton Ct., his sister Kathleen Sullivan, husband Edward of Upton, Ma., and his brother Thomas Stockwell, wife Pamela of Upton Ma. Along with an extended family of beloved aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Richard “Dick” Stockwell will be Wednesday, September 27, 2023, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:30am at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor of St. Agnes Church. To view a livestream of this service, please visit https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c6591324-7e13-4ae4-bb44-bd75ee1aad68 Burial will be at a later date. Calling hours will be directly prior to the service, from 9am to 11am at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St, Pittsfield MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center or the Berkshire Humane Society in care of Dwyer Funeral Home 776 North St., Pittsfield, Ma 01201

Mr. Richard "Dick" Stockwell

September 4, 1943 - September 20, 2023