Richard “RED” Cyr , age 57, of Somerville passed away Tuesday at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Cyr was born in Cambridge, the adopted son of the late Ameddy and Lillian (Champeaux) Cyr.
He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired a Machine Operator for Pacific Rail Company. A late member of Bow St. Post #1, the MMA, and a regular patron of the tin roof. Mr. Cyr was best described as a hard working regular guy with a gentle heart.
Red is survived by four children: Kelley Nascimento and her husband John of Somerville, Kim Cyr of Medford, Suzanne and Richard Cyr Jr. of Saugus, A devoted step-father of Christy Conway of Medford and Michelle Govoni of Boston. A dear grandfather of Stanley,Jenna, and John Jr. Also the beloved Ex-husband of Edwina “Cookie” Cyr and Tersa Vicente.
A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 6 - 9.
Services will conclude with burial at Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge.