Richard N. Bontempo III

1985 – 2019

LONGMEADOW – Richard N. Bontempo  III died unexpectedly Monday evening at home.  Rick was born in Miami, FL.  He was a graduate of Longmeadow High School and went on to attend STCC and UMass.  He worked at MassMutual as an Investment Counselor.  He leaves his parents Richard N. Bontempo II and his longtime companion Lisa Ditmar.  Sadly, he was predeceased by his sister Stephenie Bontempo in 2016.  He also leaves his mother Sandra (Howard) Syniec; an older brother Jeff Plotkin, a 5-year old daughter Ava Marie Hastie and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.  . Family and friends are invited to the Liturgy of Christian Burial  Monday at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church, 519 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  The West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ricky's daughter, whom he loved, Ava Marie Hastie c/o Mellissa Hastie, TD Banknorth, 847  Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106, or any TD Banknorth branch.