Richard Allen Putty September 14, 1941 - May 10, 2016
Richard Putty, a resident of Dearborn Heights, passed away on May 10, 2016 at the age of 74. He was the beloved husband of Peggy for 46 years, and the loving father of Rich (Gina) and Lisa (Jay) Shimko. Richard cherished his grandchildren, Matthew, Landen, Ethan and McKenna. The family will receive visitors for a Memorial Gathering at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home in Westland (7707 Middlebelt Road at Ann Arbor Trail) on Sunday, May 15, from 12-4 p.m. His Memorial Service will begin at 4 p.m. Richard worked in the automotive field as a Mechanical Engineer, until retiring in 2000. He had a love of animals and travel. He attended NorthRidge Church and was always sharing a laugh. Richard was a Detroit sports fan, cheering the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings. He loved a good meal and sunsets over Panama City Beach. Richard will be greatly missed!
David Clow
Richard "Dick" was a great guy at Huhert elem. school and also at Redford H. S .We had a good time at our 2009 reunion . we kept in touch with our e-mail sent. Peggy and family God has taken a great friend to be with him. David A. Clow
Paul J. Arcuragi
Paul Arcuragi:.Dick and I have been friends since 10th grade. Part of our "Brightmoor Bums" that stayed in touch since graduation. Played on softball teams together, visited the old neighborhood and belonged to the Dad's Club of Westland. Dick was a great husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed. God Bless Peggy and family.
Judy Morse (McIntyre)
did not know the very handsome Richard but would see him around school often. My blessings to his family and friends. It is a sad day to lose another classmate.
Jeff Carter [RHS 60]
Dick and I were born a day apart. Life long friends he simply bacame family. We did'nt live near each other but we did stay in touch and maintained our close relationshep. Like I said we were always family. Dick fought health issues for more than half his life yet he always had a smile. Except when the Tigers or the Redwings lost a stupid game. I have to say he had the good fortune to be married to Peggy. She and the rest of his support group are major reasons he had a longer than anticapated, and very happy life. He will always be in the wonderfull memories I have of my time on this earth. Rest in peace Dick.