Richard C. Sheridan, Sr.

Richard “Dick” C. Sheridan, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 9, 1940, the son of James J. Sheridan and Julia A. Dietz.

Dick graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1959 and joined the Army. He served part of his service in Germany and France and was honorably discharged in 1962. On March 18, 1960, he married Mabel E. Heath in Lee MA. In 1965 bought their home and settled in Monterey to raise their four children.

Dick worked most of his life for the Westfield River Paper Company (Mountain Mill) in Lee, MA. After the mill closed around 1992, he started his own local lawn mowing and caretaking service. When he was not working, Dick could always be found working around the house or restoring his 1984 El Camino.

Dick was friendly, quiet, and had a good sense of humor. He followed current events and politics along with watching golf and the NE Patriots. Dick was an avid NASCAR fan. He especially cheered on Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. In the summer months you could often find Dick sitting in the stands enjoying a couple of hot dogs at Lebanon Valley Speedway. He loved nothing more though than spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is dearly missed by his wife of 62 years, Mabel and his four children, Donna (Mark) Stevens of Maynard, MA, Richard C. Sheridan of Great Barrington, MA, Patrick J. Sheridan of Monterey, MA, and Scott C. (Michelle) Sheridan of Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Amanda, Patrick, Daniel, Jeffrey, Marcus, Evan, Maddie and Daniel his three great-grandchildren, Natalie, Zachary, and Lily. And his brother James (Betty) Sheridan of Rochester, NY.

SERVICES — A graveside service will be planned for June. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Richard’s name to the Monterey Fire Department or to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of Finnerty and Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to the family, please visit finnertyandstevens.com.