Richard A. "Ricky" Aldrich

 Richard A. "Rick" Aldrich, age 67, died accidently while cutting a tree on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Brimfield. Rick was born in Ware on April 6, 1952, he was the son of the late Arthur H. Aldrich and Adele (Podkowka) Aldrich.  He was raised on Morse Avenue in Ware, and lived there for many years, prior to moving to Brimfield after his mother's death in 1995. Rick was employed for many years at the former William E. Wright Co., in West Warren.  He retired from Monson Developmental Center when it was closed.  For 27 years he was a dependable, volunteer,  parking lot and traffic attendant for Cebula Funeral Home in Ware.  Rick was an avid camper, and looked forward each year to camping with his friends in the summer, and snowmobiling with them each winter.  He was the best "dad" to his pets, his cat, but especially to his faithful dog Happy.  Rick took Happy with him every day to buy his lottery tickets,  the Boston Herald, and make his daily rounds to check in with friends and family. Rick leaves behind his sisters:  Gail Walker and her husband Bob, and Sandra Day and her husband Dennis, his brother, Bruce Aldrich and his wife Tina, his uncle, Stephen Podkowka, his aunt, Genevieve Rys, 8 nieces & nephews, and 15 great-nieces & nephews. Rick always had his core group of friends: Dave Smigiel, Michael "Scubby" Skowyra, Mike Wisnoski and Dicker St. George, who were always there.  Rick loved to talk, and could start a conversation with anyone.  He will be sorely missed by everyone who new and loved him. A Calling Period will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 9:30 - 11 AM in the Cebula Funeral Home Chapel, 66 South Street, Ware.  A Prayer will be offered at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel.  Rick will be laid to rest next to his mother and aunt, in St. Mary's Cemetery following the prayer. 

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