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Richard Planz Obituary

Planz, Richard J. NORTH COLONIE Richard J. Planz, age 61, died Friday, June 20, 2008 at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center. Son of the late Robert T. Sr. and Irene S. Millett Planz. Ricky was an avid Yankee and Giants fan, a Vietnam War veteran, and a past member of the North Albany American Legion Post #1610. He retired from the North Colonie School District in 2004. Father of Stacey Planz of Virginia and Kelly Planz of Albany; brother of Ralph H. (Rosemary) Planz of Colonie, Gigi (Patrick) Bernard of Colonie, and the late Robert T. Planz Jr. and Ronald L. Planz; also survived by beloved best friends and caretakers, William and Sissy Dowen of Colonie. Uncle of Debbie (Jerry) Lutz and Tommy Planz, both of Watervliet, and Ashley (Michael) Planz Hallenbeck of Wynantskill; special best bud, Victoria (Munchkin) Moore; also survived by many cousins and friends. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Mehdi and the nurses of the 9th floor of the V.A. hospital for their constant care and compassion of Ricky. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights (Northern Blvd.), Albany, Tuesday at 12 o'clock noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send a remembrance in Ricky's name to the Stratton V.A. Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany NY 12208, or a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2008.

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Stacey Planz

June 16, 2025

Forever missing you. Love, Stacey

Stacey Planz

June 16, 2023

Thinking of you daddy. Please watch over us and especially Uncle Ralph and Aunt Jan. Give all the grandparents and uncles a hug a kiss from Kelly and I. Miss you and love you forever. I hope my furbaby Jeter found you. Take care of him for me.

Stacey Planz

June 16, 2021

Missing you, Daddy. Never forgotten <3

Stacey Planz

June 16, 2020

My father, my blood I miss you every day. You were taken from us way too soon. I know you waited for your girls to get to the hospital to say good-bye. I love you! Hope youre having a drink with Nanny & Poppy ❤

Stacey Planz

June 19, 2009

Daddy

As the one year anniversary of your death approaches, so many old memories come flooding back and so many memories that we should have will never be. Thinking of you often.

With love,
Stacey & Kelly

Stacey Planz

May 7, 2009

Daddy,
Happy Birthday on May 8th.
Love you,
Stacey & Kelly

Stacey Planz

January 31, 2009

Daddy,

I think about you every day. There are so many things I wish I could have said to you. I hope you know how much Kelly and I love you.

Stacey Planz

June 25, 2008

Daddy,

You will never know how much Kelly and I miss you. We love you always. Your girls, Stacey & Kelly.

tony gardy

June 24, 2008

A Prayer for You

God bless you in the morning
with His prsence shining bright.
And make your
whole day happy
with his radiant love and light...
God bless you in the evening
when the daytime
hours depart.
And like a benediction
leave His peace
upon your heart...

Debbie and Robert Giambrone

June 24, 2008

Stacey, Kelly and Family:

You are in your thoughts and prayers. Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Cindy Sullivan (Ronnie's Daughter).

June 23, 2008

Uncle Ralph and Rosemary,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Ricky, I wish I could have known all of you much better, God Bless all of you at such a emotional time..

James Formosa

June 23, 2008

Sorry for you loss.

Marie/ John Connors

June 23, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Brian Harrington

June 23, 2008

Stacey, Kelly & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. With hearts full of love,
Brian, Matt & Kendall

CRYSTAL BLACKMAN AND FAMILY

June 23, 2008

Go rest now precious one,
Your life in eternity has just begun.
Now you can walk, your legs are brand
new.
All of heaven is now in your view.

Look all around, it's all in your sight,
There will never be another dark night.
Flowers and jewels, the street of pure gold and all of the things that have been told.

I can just imagine the smile on your face as you walk all around in that beautiful place.
Greeting our loved ones as you walk along, while singing heaven's most beautiful song.

This is so very hard, but it will all be okay, it isn't goodbye, we'll see you one day.
We love you and we'll miss you and at times it will be tough, but as with everything, God's grace will be enough.

Dez

June 22, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss.

cathy and ed blackman

June 22, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

tony gardy

June 22, 2008

my condolence to aunt sissy uncle billy gigi victoria (munchkin) im very sorry to hear about uncle ricky..he was a nice person....now he can rest in peace

Lisa (Badolato) Allen

June 22, 2008

Kelly,


i am sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Marnie Rounds

June 22, 2008

Tommy,
I am very sorry to read of your Uncle's passing..you and your family are in my thoughts....I am here for you if you need a friend

Henry Homicz

June 22, 2008

My condolence to Planz family. I use to live next door and was good friends with Bobby and Ronnie.

Edward Blackman

June 22, 2008

Aunt Sissy,Uncle BIll,GiGi,Victoria, My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in this time of sarrow,He will forever be my UNCLE RICK,gonna miss you bud.

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