Richard R. Ditmore

Richard R. Ditmore
of Binghamton
Richard R. "Dit" Ditmore, of Binghamton, passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his father, Charles A. Ditmore; and his mother, Madolyn Busino. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Louise Cox Ditmore; his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Chris Parker, Maureen Gorman, Susie and Dale Smith, Michelle and Tim O'Hare; his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Michelle, Hilary, Rachel, Jon-Michael, Rian, Taylor, Andrew and Charlie; Frances Ditmore; sisters-in-law, Rita and Charles Martin and their children, Kathy, Patty and Sarah; Kate and Lou Howell and their children, Joe, Kara and Michael, who Dick considered his second family. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Binghamton, and the Holy Name Society. He was a former member of the Binghamton Fire Department and was a retired independent insurance agent, U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and member of American Legion Post 1645, Binghamton Elks B.P.O.E. #70, avid golfer and enjoyed Monday morning coffee clotch at Manny's. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of 1 Ross at Lourdes, especially Dr. Hardi. "We Love You, Pops!"
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Church, Binghamton, Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Dick may be made to Lourdes Hospice Program, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13850.