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Richard A. Darcy

Fishkill - Richard A. Darcy, 62, entered into eternal rest on December 3, 2012 after a courageous and miraculous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at home.

Richard was born on November 14, 1950 in Beacon, New York to James J. and Rita (Reilly) Darcy. On August 25, 1972 he married Judy Ann Gilligan in Fishkill. They reinstated their vows on December 22, 1985 in the presence of their children, sisters and brothers at St. John the Evangelist Church in Beacon by Fr. Martin J. Connolly. Richard and his family resided in Beacon, West Haven, Connecticut and Winston-Salem, North Carolina before moving to Fishkill in 1981.

Richard served in the United States Army as a Medic. A Vietnam-era disabled veteran, Richard was active with the Disabled Veterans and worked for the United States Veterans Administration from 1972 until 1994, rising to Chief of Medical Administrative Services. Richard was a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Trinity Council #445, coached for and was President of the Fishkill Little League and was Cubmaster for Cub Scouts Pack 54. In his younger days, Richard loved to ride his dirt bike and he threw discus for Beacon High. An avid hunter and fisherman, Richard loved to be outdoors, especially on Mt. Beacon, and to pass these loves on to his children and grandchildren. He was a lifemember and past president of East Hook Sportsmen's Association and was an active board member of East Hook until his death.

Richard is survived by his son, David Michael and his daughter-in-law, Renee of West Dundee, IL, his daughter, Laurie Ann Peluso and son-in-law, Tom of Poughkeepsie, his son, Philip James and daughter-in-law, Jen of Poughkeepsie, his son, Richard Lawrence and daughter-in-law, Noelle of Wappingers Falls, his daughter, Meghann Lee Toth and son-in-law, Michael of Hopewell Junction; his grandchildren, David and Breanna Darcy, Ashley and Alyson Coffrin, Tommy and Madison Peluso, Nikolas, Matthew and Katherine Darcy, Alyssa Darcy, Elizabeth, Michael and Gabriel Toth - with a fourteenth grandchild on her way; his four siblings, James, Patricia, John and Kevin.

Richard was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife, Judy.

"Grandpa Rich" will always be fondly remembered for his love of his family, especially his grandchildren, for his sense of humor, for his generosity and for his devout faith. He will be greatly missed by many.

The family will receive their friends on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Willow Street, Beacon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 8 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 103 Jackson Street, Fishkill.

Interment with military honors will follow at St. Joachim Cemetery, 301 Washington Avenue, Beacon.

Memorial donations on Richard's behalf may be made to St. Mary, Mother of the Church, P.O. Box 780, Fishkill, New York 12524, where he was a communicant.

To send the family a personal condolence please visit www.halveyfh.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Peter T. and Patrick J. Halvey.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2012.
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I worked for many years at Castle Point with and for Rich. He was a very intelligent and admirable man. He and I not only worked hard together, we had many laughs together. He was always willing to help and always the first tp praise you. I will always remember him as a kind person. Rest in Peace Rich.
Theresa Chirico

December 15, 2012

Meg

December 12, 2012

God Bless cuz, thanks for the memories. Till we meet again........

Dean Darcy

December 12, 2012

We remember his smile, his friendship and his love for his family. The Darcy's are a very special family,and each member a very special person. Our hearts go out to you.
Glen Cabe and Faith Supple

Faith Supple

December 9, 2012

Although I knew Rich for a few short years,I found he was a very gentle and loving guy. So many of us will miss him.

Ellen Mann

December 7, 2012

Jim, we are so sorry for your loss.
Michelle Diaz & Tommy Truss

Thomas Truss

December 7, 2012

Frank and I were very sorry to hear about your loss-our thoughts and prayers are with all of you-ANNE

Anne Madison

December 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Peter Stella

December 7, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the entire Darcy Family on the loss of Richie. He was a great person and will be Deeply missed by all who knew him. May he R.I.P. His memories will live on forever. God Bless, Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

December 7, 2012

Dear PJ and Family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Aunt Mary & Uncle Sal DiSanto

December 6, 2012

Sincere condolences to the Darcy family. I met Rich a few times when visiting my cousins as they were neighbors. So very sorry to hear of your family's loss.
Ginny Upton

Ginny Upton

December 6, 2012

Laurie & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you & yours. My thoughts & Prayers are with you.

Debbie Creech

December 6, 2012

I am sorry for your loss Richard was a great man.

James Kishbaugh

December 6, 2012

My condolences to the Darcy family on the loss of your loved one.

Jerry Joyce

December 6, 2012

When someone you love becomes a memory,The memory becomes a treasure. may you r i p richie. to everyone in the Darcy family, I am so very sorry for your loss.

susan vanvlack

December 5, 2012

so sorry to hear of Ritchie's passing..he fought the long, hard battle. sincere condolences to all of the Darcy family

Lynne Horan-Hall

December 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Richie. He will be sorely missed.

Pat & Terry Kirkup

December 5, 2012

Sincere sympathy to the Darcy family. We sure will miss Richie. He was a good friend. Rest now friend and be at peace.

Joseph Acuti & Robin Rabin

December 5, 2012

My condolences to the Darcy family... good memories of Rich from our days at Castle Point and West Haven

Archie Constantino

December 5, 2012

sorry for your loss

charles crusie jr

December 5, 2012

sorry for your lost.

wayne wiand

December 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you, your family, and your friends.

Jim Foreman

December 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to you, your family, and friends.

Jim Foreman

December 5, 2012

Our deepest Sympathies. Rest at Peace Rich.

Mr & Mrs Brian Wood

December 5, 2012

We am deeply saddened by our friend Richie passing. We are so grateful to have been a part of his life and he ours. Rest in Peace Richie, you fought so hard!!!
Love and Miss you, John & Judy Cahill

December 5, 2012

Cousin Rich,
There is no forgetting our timeless youth together, growing up across the street from each other, running and playing in the wide open spaces, beneath the wild hair of summer trees, in the shadow of Mt. Beacon. You are forever part of that mountain and forever part of that wondrous time. You shall be dearly missed, my cousin and friend...

John Darcy

December 5, 2012

It is with my sincerest sympathy the loss of a great man. He will be greatly missed and is now at peace and with Judy. My condolences to the entire Darcy family.

Ann Marie Costa-Haley

December 5, 2012

You fought a good fight, now rest in peace, thank you again for a favor you did for me 27 years ago.

Ellen DerBoghossian

December 5, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. May he soar with the angels and be at peace with the lord

Kathleen Cahill-Smith

December 5, 2012

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