Richard Militello, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on January 17, 1939 in Farnham, NY a son of the late Angelo and Grace (Gracci) Militello. He was the devoted husband of 53 years to Judith Ann (Brunelle) Militello. Richard served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and after his honorable discharge from active duty; he began a 36-year career retiring from CSX Railroad as an engineer. Richard leaves four sons, Richard, Anthony, Michael and Robert Militello all of Springfield; four cherished grandchildren, Timothy, Angelo, Brianna and Anastasia Militello; along with several nieces, nephews and extended family. Military honors and burial will take place on Tuesday, January 25th at 9:00 AM at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., in Agawam. Arrangements are by the Byron Keenan Funeral Home of Springfield.