So deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eric's beloved and dear uncle. He will be missed tremendously,  I hope the family can find the strength to heal and continue life as it is. Sending my condolences and the most love,  Jeanna May. Xo

met Richy in Penny High.  A soft spoken sweet guy. Later working at the corner garage he often visited and I got to know his dad with his big Buick.  He often came to my house and my mom would say what a nice polite kid..  Mid 70s we drifted apart, I was working out of state.  I often thought of looking him  up but always something came about family, business .  So sad it is now too late and hearing about  his health problems saddens me even more. He was my friend.

We are so very sorry to hear that Rich passed away.  We knew both him and Pat well from their involvement with the Mt. Carmel/St. Christina and Our Lady of Grace Societies, to which my parents were also members. Our families spent many summers celebrating together at events in either East Hartford or Boston. We are grateful for Rich's work on the scholarship committee of Mt. Carmel/St. Christina Society from which both of our children benefited. I am especially grateful for Rich's kindness to my mother these past 3.5 years since my father passed away. He called her every week to check on her and asked if she needed anything. May God bless him for all his good works and kindness to others, and may he rest now in peace with our Lord.

Jane, Joe, Katie, John and Rose Marie 

So sorry to hear of your loss.  I remember Dick well as an instrumental teacher in the East Hartford Public Schools.   Over the years we shared I enjoyed watching Dick work with instrumental students at various school programs.  May you precious memories comfort you at this time!

So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to you Patty and your family. Although we lost contact over the years I will always remember that spark he always had in his eyes.
I remember the times of your meetings on Main Street. How you two always worked things out. Many happy days.
I know the feelings you had for each other then and how much he loved you. You were truly blessed. May he rest in peace.
Ellie

My condolences to the family. There are not any words that anyone can say that will take the pain away. This last yr has challenged us and allowed us to love and embrace each other and life with a little more grace and compassion. I pray that your family is overcome by love and comfort during the passing of such a loving man. God Bless you. Lindsey & Rich please know that I am here if you need anything.

 

We were so sad to hear of Richard's passing and send our heartfelt condolences to you, Patricia, and to your family.   Though we didn't know you well,  we remember seeing you from time to time bringing food donations to St. Rose FoodPantry that you had so faithfully collected from the Mt. Carmel/St. Cristina Society.   It gave Richard so much joy to be able to share with those in need.   I know that generosity and concern for others will stand him in good stead when he is judged , and I know Our Lord will be merciful to him.  Our Lady, also, will be by his side and guide him lovingly into the arms of Jesus.  Our prayers are with you.

There are not enough words to share how I feel about my beloved brother in law.  I cannot remember him not being present in my life.  He had such a soothing voice that made you want to be near him when times weren’t so good.  There was always a compassionate ear to listen.  Through the years when happy times were upon us, he’d be one of the first in line to join the celebration.  The compassion that he had and appreciation for little things in life I shall never forget.  A holiday/party at our house, he’d compliment the food and was always appreciative for quality time spent with family.  Some good things came out of this pandemic among so many awful times for others.  I got to spend time with him and my sister more than ever.  I’d bake new recipes and bring them over for his opinion, of course masked and social distancing applied.   I’m so fortunate to have had him in my life and I thank God for bringing him into our family.  My sister truly was blessed with a wonderful, loving husband that she unselfishly shared with us.  The two of them along with God created out of love their son, Rich.  A man I’m proud to call my nephew every day.  You’ve done well, brother in law – your work here on earth has been done. The battle with this illness is finally over.  We never really appreciate what we have until we lose it as they say.  He’d been with us for so long, I’d forgotten there is somewhere else he needed to be and others that were waiting for him.   As I say, this is just a journey to where we’re meant to be and his journey has touched so many lives in more ways than he may have even known.  Rest in peace my dear brother in law until we meet again.  
In my heart forever,
I love you!

Vick


We will miss Richard tremendously with his twinkle in his eyes, gentle smile, kind heart, and the way he adored his beloved Pat.  He will be remembered by the whole Ocean Club crew with fondness and love.  Gone too soon.  

Leslie , Todd and the girls.  

Yesterday I went to visit family.  My cousins husband Rich passed away and I wanted to be closer to them.  I wish I would have spent more effort trying to spend time with him before it was too late. Why don't we take time to catch up with family during happy times instead of at wakes or funerals?  I remember Rich being a big part of my childhood and always present and helping my mom.  Rich and my cousin Patty would babysit me and my sister almost every weekend, they would always come  visit us and bring a dozen of Dunkin Donuts with them. They would stay for hours and would support my single mom financially and emotionally.  We were very poor and couldn't afford any luxuries, so it was such a treat when they would bring goodies. He was always there!  When I was a girl scout and my cousins were leaders for my troop  Rich would always be with us camping and at all events helping out.  Rich was always smiling, up beat and happy.  My mom loved Rich like a brother and he was a huge part of my childhood.  I really appreciate what he did for my mom and our family, we never had a present father in our lives and Rich was kind of a fill in.  We grew up on a farm next door to him and saw each other often daily, yet I haven't seen him in years.  I regret that!  I didn't even know he was sick for all those years. I encourage you to make a effort to spend time with family while they are alive and tell them you appreciate them before it is too late.  RIP Rich, I truly appreciate everything you did for my family and loving my cousin Patty and all of us. 🙏 💘

We met Pat and Rich at the Ocean Club, Cape Cod, many years ago. Although we live in CT only 1/2 hour away, our greatest times together were in Cape Cod. Rich was always easy to talk to, wise, good fun and happy to be together with everyone. We enjoyed his kindness, his wit and his love of life.  We are still smiling about the family dinner we and  our children and grandchildren had one beautiful evening, when he brought the corn.  A happy moment we won't forget.  He was a true gentleman, a compassionate , thoughtful human being, and a lover of life and nature.  Our dearest wishes to Pat, Rich, Jr., and Lindsey and  family at this difficult  time.

Pat and Rich I'm have no words to say about the passing of Rich. He was truly a wonderful man and a good friend. The Years have gone past but not one day that you and Rich were never in my thoughts.  I know how your feeling and how your heart is just breaking. I know the emptiness and the God awful feeling in your heart. The sighing when you breath and not able to catch your breath. It's a horrible feeling. I wish I could say it gets better but at times it does but then it comes right back . God Bless you ! My thoughts and prayers are with vyou and your family. Prayers to you all ! Wendy Sweller

Our Sympathy go to Pat, and all of the PIRES  family.  Richard will be missed,he was a true Gentleman always had a nice word to say.  

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Richard M. Pires

January 12, 1951 – May 20, 2021

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