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Richard Montross Obituary
Richard "Dick" Montross, 75, of Chittenango, NY, passed peacefully at Crouse Hospital, with his beloved wife, Marg and their three children by his side. He was born September 6, 1936 in North Bay, NY where he was a volunteer firefighter and private contractor. He was a graduate of Delhi College and was passionate about his craft of building and fine carpentry. In 1962, the day he returned to North Bay from Germany, after two years of U.S. Army service, he met his wife, Marg and went on to build their home on Quarry Rd. in Chittenango, where they raised their three children. Dick worked as a structural draftsman at Stearns and Wheeler in Cazenovia until 1999, was a Charter Member of the Chittenango Lions Club, serving as president twice in his 40 years of service, and was a devoted parishioner of St. Patrick's Church in Chittenango. Dick was predeceased by parents, Mary Irene (Corcoran) Montross and Clayton Montross; stepfather, Dr. James Wilson; and four brothers, Ronnie, Roger, Larry, and Bob.
Surviving are his loving wife, Marg (Fero) Montross of Chittenango; three children, Suzanne Riddelberger and partner, Marshall Hutton of Virginia Beach, Stephen Montross of Tully, Cynthia Montross-Tipa and husband, Maaka Tipa of New Zealand; grandson, Manu Tipa, and granddaughter, Maia Tipa. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church in Chittenango. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Chittenango Lions Club, and Crouse Hospital Stroke Center.
G.F. ZIMMER F.H.
CHITTENANGO 687-3366
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Montross
May 27, 2012
Marg & family: I was sorry to hear of Dick and your great loss! He was a great guy and please know you are all in my prayers. Sorry I couldn't make the funeral, but I want you to know you all were in my thoughts. Hope to see you soon! Sincerely,Anna Betsinger
Keyna Smith
May 24, 2012
Suzanne, I am very sorry for your loss I know how close you are to your family. I will keep your family in my prayers
Jim Traub
May 24, 2012
Marg and Famly,I am so sorry for your loss. Richard will be forever remembered for his dedicatation to Lionism, his community and his family. God Bless.
Jim Traub
Cathy Miccoli
May 23, 2012
Marg, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Praying for you & your family.
Rosemary Bednarczyk
May 23, 2012
Margy,
Joe & I were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing.....he was just such a nice guy! You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Blaich
May 23, 2012
Dear Margie, Please know how sad we all were to hear that Dick had passed away. You and the kids, as well as all my Fero cousins, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jolie Smith
May 23, 2012
Marg, Please know that we care and will keep Dick, you, and your beautiful family in prayer. It was an honor to know Dick. Warren and I send our sincere sympathy.
Diane Gaiser
May 23, 2012
Marg,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Antoinette Becker
May 22, 2012
Marg,
So sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy.
Judy Fero
May 22, 2012
Aunt Marg, Suzanne, Steve, and Cindy,
I will forever cherish the memories and fun we had with Uncle Dick. He holds a special place in my heart. With deepest sympathy.
Jenifer Pratico
May 22, 2012
He was a wonderful man and I will miss his smile and his sense of humor. Aunt Marge, Sue, Cin and Steve you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Jenifer
Maureen Shedden
May 22, 2012
Marg,
I'm so sorry for you and your family. Dick was a very nice man, and I enjoyed him singing in the Men's Choir for the Good Friday service at St. Pat's. Bill and I will keep you all in our prayers.
May 21, 2012
Marg,
I am sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers are with you.
Carolyn Lints
May 21, 2012
Marge & Family: Our condolence on the passing of Lion Dick.What a great Lion & Man he was. In sympathy, Lee & Bobbie Finkle
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