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Richard Bruneau Obituary
1958 - 2025
Westfield
Richard "Rick/Rooster" Bruneau, 67, passed away at home on August 20. Born June 2, 1958, son of the late Gilbert "Gitch" Bruneau and Eleanor (Depew) Bruneau-Petersante, he was a lifelong resident of Westfield. Upon graduating Westfield High, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He went through BUD/S training and joined the elite Navy S.E.A.Ls. where he operated bravely and fiercely in missions around the world from 1976-1981. Returning stateside, he instructed S.E.R.E training in California. After active duty, he joined the Air National Guard and worked at Barnes Airforce Base (104th Fighter Wing) until his retirement in 2011. Rick was an active member of the American Legion Post 124, where he had an amazing group of friends - and no shortage of good times. He was avid sports enthusiast - embracing Boston/New England teams with fervor. He liked playing golf, Harley Davidson motorcycles, cold beer and a good steak. Along with his parents, he is pre-deceased by his step-mother, Patricia (Fletcher) Bruneau; his brother Dale Bruneau and his daughter-in-law Samantha (Wagner) Bruneau. He leaves behind his son, Zachary; his grandson, Ryan; his sister, Linda; and his brothers, Rocky and Wayne and many other friends/extended family. A memorial service will be held for Rick on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10AM - Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam, MA. The family asks that memorial contributions be made in the form of Random Acts of Kindness to Strangers. www.firtionadams.com
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Dale Mayforth
Yesterday
Rest in Peace Rick. We had some incredible misadventures together. I always remember somehow scraping together a couple bucks for gas and beer money. We always made it work somehow. The Cape Cod trips we did will always be remembered as classic road trips. We had just seen each other a couple weeks ago and we reminisced about the old days. if there was a better way to say goodbye that was it. Sleep well old friend.
Rob mackenna
August 27, 2025
R.I.P my old friend,haven´t seen you in 35 years but if you were still here I know I could count on you for anything. You were a class act my friend. My condolences to the family of this Great Man
Robyn Lawson
August 26, 2025
Rest in Peace Rick. My condolences to your family. You will be missed.
Chris vancour
August 25, 2025
From teenagers cruising to grown men. We trained;worked and played hard,in and out of uniform. Made some good memories and a lot laughs along the way. R.I.P Rooster.
Don Baker
August 25, 2025
Zach,my most sincere condolences to you and your family bud from what I read your old man seemed like a stand up guy and obviously being a s.e.a.l. a men amongst men I hope you can find some comfort you and your family brother hit me up if you need to talk
A colleague
August 25, 2025
Hail, farewell and fair thee well Rick. It was great knowing you. My condolences to his family and friends. You lived a life of a protector, defender and supporter of just that -Life
Adam
August 25, 2025
Rest in peace uncle rick
Dale Wyman
August 25, 2025
Saddened me to hear the news of Rick´s passing. We grew up together in Westfield, MA. We both served in the United States Navy at the same time. He became an Elite Navy SEAL, he will be remembered and missed by many. God Bless my fellow sailor!
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Larry Griffin
August 25, 2025
I met Rick when he was working for Connecticut Dept. of Corrections before he got his job at Barnes. I saw him once after at a High School Football game His son and mine were on opposite teams, but we were just enjoying catching up. Besides being a plain nice guy, he was funny as heck, sharp as they come, and a great example of our Country's best military Special Operations. It saddens me to know he has passed on.
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