Richard F. Hoctor 75, of Maple St. in Lee, died Saturday, July 9, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Pittsfield on May 7, 1941 the son of James and Stella Lingoski Hoctor and was a 1961 graduate of Pittsfield High School. After his graduation he worked for the Adams Super Market in both Pittsfield and Lee for 23 years. He was last employed as a custodian for the Berkshire Hills Regional Schools in Great Barrington. He enjoyed music, record and coin collecting, bowling, dancing and was a devoted Red Sox fan. Dick leaves his wife, the former Kathleen M. Roosa, whom he married Sept. 16, 1978; his three sons: Michael R. Hoctor, Douglas J. Hoctor and his fiancée Jen Donovan and Daniel P. Hoctor all of Lee; his sister Joanne Marran and her husband Dick of Hinsdale; six grandchildren: Maya, James, Elijah, Cadence, Alyssa and Michael. He also leaves his step-sisters and brothers: Jane and Clifford Carmel, Jack and Barbara Comalli, Tom and Faye Comalli, and Jim and Sandy Comalli. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Timothy and James, his sister Sylvia Mitchell and his step-father, Bondi Comalli. The Funeral for Richard F. Hoctor, who died Saturday, July 9, will be held Wednesday morning at 9:15 from the Kelly Funeral Home with a Funeral Service at 10AM at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with the Rev. Janet Deranian, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lee. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday, July 12, from 4-7PM. Friends wishing may make donations to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the Kelly Funeral Home at 3 Main St. Lee, MA 01238
Visitation Details
Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home
Service Details
Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 10:00am, United Methodist Church of Lenox
Interment Details
Fairmount Cemetery
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