Richard “Dick” William Avazian of Suffern, NY died July 14, 2015 at age 77. Born September 10, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to Richard and Gertrude (Von Till) Avazian. Dick was the owner of National Field Service Corp in Suffern. He also was a member of the Society of Gas Lighters, the Virginia BAR Association, the International Right of Way Association and the American Contract Bridge League. His hobby was playing bridge, reading non-fiction books and acting with the Antrim Players. Survived by his wife Mary Ann (McDowell) Avazian, a daughter Lisa Saunders (husband James), a granddaughter Jacqueline Tortora (husband Paul J. Tortora, Jr.) and a great grandson Paul J. Tortora, III. Predeceased by a granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Saunders. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59 in Suffern. Funeral Service Friday 10:30am at the funeral home followed by an interment at Airmont Lutheran Cemetery.