Richard C. "Dick" Welch age 88 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday January 26, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Shirley; children Cynthia Welch and Heather McCarthy; grandchildren Patrick (Shakyla ) McCarthy and Darby; great grandson Memphis O'Shea McCarthy; sisters Rita Mount, Dorothy (Leonard) Fiegle, and Janet (late Danny) Boltz. He is also survived by his numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Catherine Welch, brothers Bill, Jack, Ed, Leo, and Tom and by his grandson O'Shea Patrick McCarthy.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday February 2, 2022, at 10:30 am DIRECTLY at St. Mary Catholic Church located at 525 N. Broad Street in Griffith, Indiana with Fr. Theodore Mens celebrating. Inurnment will be at Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Friends may meet with the family on Wednesday February 2, 2022 from 9:30am until the time of services at St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith.

Dick was an Army Veteran and he was retired Mailman for the Griffith Post Office for many years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith, the American Legion Post 66, and the Griffith Historical Society for many years.

For more information, please call White Funeral Home or visit us at www.whitefuneralofgriffith.com