Richard J. McGinnis

HUDSON FALLS Richard J. McGinnis, 71, of Hudson Falls, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness. Born on Aug. 9, 1936, in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Edward and Rilla (Havens) McGinnis. He was a graduate of the Hudson Falls High School Class of 1954. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955 until 1958. For 25 years, he was employed at Finch Pruyn & Co. in Glens Falls. Richard attended St. Mary's/ St. Paul's Church in Hudson Falls. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. His favorite times were spent with his family and friends. Richard was especially fond of his only granddaughter, Courtney. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Edward McGinnis and his sister, Helen McGinnis. Survivors include his two sons, Kevin McGinnis of Sandwich, Mass., and Craig McGinnis of Brewster, Mass.; his daughter, Colleen McGinnis of Dennisport, Mass.; his granddaughter, Courtney McGinnis of Glens Falls; his brothers and sisters: Margaret "Peg" Eagle of Hudson Falls, Robert McGinnis and his wife, Janet, of Fork in the River, N.J., Phyllis LaPan and her husband, Edward, of Hudson Falls, Paul McGinnis and his wife, Janet, of Harden, Ill., Marilyn Riganti of Castleton, John McGinnis and his wife, Helen, of Ohio, and Susan Palmer and her husband, Lauren, of Hudson Falls; his sister-in-law, Joan McGinnis of Kissimmee, Fla.; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls. A funeral service will be conducted at 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury. Richard's family would like to extend much gratitude to the doctors and nurses at the Glens Falls Hospital, for their love and care during his illness. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205-5512.