Richard T. Miskinis Sr., 86

LEE, Mass. — Richard Thomas Miskinis Sr., 86, of Lee died Monday night, June 11, 2018, at BayState Medical Center in Springfield.

Richard was born June 26, 1931, in Amsterdam, N.Y., the son of Francis and Salome Zukas Miskinis. Mr. Miskinis has made his home in Lee since 1972.

Mr. Miskinis graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went to work for Mobil Oil Corporation in the late 1950’s then to G.E. Plastics, as a chemical engineer, from where he retired after many years of service.

Mr. Miskinis married the former Millicent Webb on October 29, 1960. Mrs. Miskinis died on November 8. 2000.

Richard enjoyed golfing, tending to his gardens, relaxing with a book and looked forward to playing bridge with his friends.

Mr. Miskinis leaves behind four sons, Michael F. and his wife Brenda of Northborough, Mass., Steven E. and his wife Margaret of Lexington, Va., Richard T. Jr. and his wife Laura of Lenox, Mass., and Peter of Lee; one daughter, Kathleen M. Bartlett and her husband Donald of New London, N.H.; six grandchildren, Cara, Adam, Elena, Beckett, Jack and Ryan; and his sister, Lorraine Miskinis of Scotia, NY.

Mr. Miskinis was predeceased by his two brothers, William and Peter; his two sisters, Frances Tamayo and Julia Cardillol; and his daughter-in-law, Holly Miskinis.

Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Friday, June 15, 2018, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018, evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kelly Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Lee Food Pantry, c/o Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.