Steven I Racicot

Longmeadow—Steven Irving Racicot, 60, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Oak Park, IL, and raised in East Longmeadow, the son of Barbara (Murphy) Racicot and the late Dr. Raymond Racicot. He graduated from East Longmeadow High School in the Class of 1972. Steven achieved his airplane pilot license at the age of 17.  He then went on to further his education at Bryant and Stratton College in Boston for Aviation and Business and graduated from Western New England University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Steven served honorably in the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, National Guard for over 20 years, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He loved flying and was a skilled pilot of both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, as well as an instructor pilot. He was a Federal Aviation Inspector for 18 years at Bradley International Airport.  Since 1968, Steve was an integral part of the local music scene, and was an accomplished guitar player and lover of live music.  He spent many happy years playing music with his dear brother Paul and many talented friends.  Though Steve had many accomplishments, everyone who knew him will remember that his greatest gift was the gift he gave of himself to others. He was unfailingly generous and kind, always saw the best in others, and was a loyal friend and family man.  His life was a life of service, compassion, and love to everyone he encountered and he had a wonderful sense of humor.  In addition to his mother, Steven is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (Haley) Racicot of Longmeadow; his son, Eric Racicot of Holyoke; his two daughters, Nicole Racicot of Montpelier, VT and Marcy Racicot of East Longmeadow; his brother, Paul Racicot and his wife, Sue of Springfield; and his sister, Celeste Racicot of Agoura, CA. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, December 5th from 4-8PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA. Steven’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 6th, beginning at the funeral home at 8:45AM followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Michael’s Church, East Longmeadow. Burial will be in Billings Hill Cemetery, East Longmeadow. Memorial contributions checks may be made to:  Springfield School Volunteers, 1550 Main St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA 01103. Noting in memo “SciTech Band” to support youth music programs.   For more information, please visit www.forastierefuneralhome.com.

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