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Richard Craig Obituary
CANDOR - Richard E. Craig, 59, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 18, 2007.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Estey, Munroe & Fahey, 137 Main St., Candor, NY, with The Rev. Philip Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:30 - 6:15 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Richard's memory to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, PO Box 17, Candor, NY 13743.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Craig
October 19, 2007
Puss's family thanks the entire community, our relatives, and many, many friends for their continual support as we plod along with heavy hearts. Keep the prayers of strength coming....we'll accept them all.
Abbey (Ortu) Hendrickson
October 3, 2007
Dear Amy, Nick & Damon, Debbie & Tom, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.
Love always,
Abbey, Phil, and Emmett
Kelly Ward
October 1, 2007
Aunt Reenie, Uncle Tommy, Debbie, Amy, Tom: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Puss and his big grin and bigger heart will be missed, but never forgotten. Much love to you all.
Scott Newman
September 28, 2007
Dear Amy, Tom, Debbie, and the entire Craig family,
My deepest condolences to your family. Growing up in Candor I remember Puss fondly, as well as the entire Craig family. I have been gone from Candor for many years but occasionally would run into Puss at my Dad's house or around town when I was home visiting, and was always greeted with a big smile from Puss and some scarcastic comment about leaving home and running away to California. He will be missed and fondly remembered.
Sherry Thompson
September 26, 2007
To the entire Craig Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Puss has left each of us with many fond memories. May your memories keep you strong during this time. God Bless.
Art & Sherry Thompson
Nerissa (Johnson) Bess
September 26, 2007
Debbie, Tom and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. I was privileged enough to see Puss a couple of times in recent months and he had some wisecracks ready for me of course :) He was the kind of man who inspires you to be a better person. Puss brought much joy to the people around him and we are sad that he has left us.
Brandie Cardone
September 25, 2007
Debbie, Tom, Amy and the entire Craig family,
My thoughts are with you all. What a sad and unexpected loss. My memories are filled with timeless jokes and the fact that he knew Amy's friends as kids and still knew us as adults.
My thoughts are with you all.
Nicole Brown
September 24, 2007
Dear Amy, Tom, Debbie, and the entire Craig family,
I am truly saddened to hear about your loss. I knew Richard “Puss” Craig as “Amy’s dad.” He was the dad who had the gusto to bring two 16-year-old girls (!) on a family trip to Lake Placid, to let a slew of teenagers have a sleepover in an extra trailer in the back yard, and to feed us all more than enough breakfast in the morning. Most of all, his jokes, observations, and wisecracks proved time and time again that he was the source of my friend Amy’s enduring humor and zest for life. My thoughts are with you all.
Bruce Ellinwood
September 23, 2007
Dickie (later Puss) was easily the most well-liked kid in our class. He deserved it. He was one of those rare people who was friendly to, and a friend to, everyone. Sounds trite, but it's true.
He was comfortable in any group, but never played favorites with his friendship. I think he made each of us feel that we were a special friend to him. By his example, he taught us to ignore social status and relate to the uniqueness in each individual.
He had a great sense of humor about everything - he brightened our days. To his family and friends, I hope your memories of his wry comments will lighten your grief at least a bit. I wish I could hear what wisecracks he would make about this and the other guestbook entries - we can only imagine...
Chris Nafziger
September 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ken and Denise Budinger
September 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melody Bolton
September 22, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. Words just are not adequate at a time like this. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and our prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy Langerlan Schanbacher
September 21, 2007
To the Craig family - May your memories continue to bring comfort and laughter in this time of sorrow; just as did Phil's stories at Richard's service.
We shall all miss him forever
Doug and Debb Roberts
September 21, 2007
To the entire Craig family: We are so sorry for your loss and wish there was something we could say to ease the pain. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.
Jane Maas
September 21, 2007
Debbie, Irene and Tom,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. A good, caring man was taken to soon. He is gone but will never be forgotten.
Dale and Jim Furch
September 21, 2007
Sorry for your loss. from all the Furch's
Cora Babroski
September 21, 2007
To All of The Craig Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it is like to lose a child. May God be with all of you at this time.
Love,
Cora Babroski (Owego,NY)
Annette Updyke
September 21, 2007
To the Craig Family,
Dick was a very good man with a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed by the entire community. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of his family.
love, The Updyke's (Jeff, Annette, Justin, Jorden and Alicia)
marvin Roberts
September 21, 2007
our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. The Candor Emergency Squad would not be what it is today if not for the support and generosity you have given over the years. God bless you all.
Wayne & Martha Maki
September 21, 2007
Richard took very good care of our mom (mom-in-law) over the years.
He will be missed.
I wish I could say something that could ease the pain, right now. All I can say is you are in our thoughts.
Wayne & Martha Maki.
Ted and Jean Card
September 21, 2007
Dear Debbie, Irene, and Tom,
We were so sorry to learn of Richard's passing. We always looked forward to him coming to fill our oil tank every month. We miss the Honeypot Road family of friends. They were the best! Puss will be sorely missed by everyone.
Ann Bello
September 21, 2007
On behalf of the entire Seton Hockey Team we all send our condolences to the Craig family. I will especially miss the look on Dick's face ever time it was his turn to monitor the Penalty box with all the Bad boys! Our 50/50 will never be the same without you winning and winking at me so I didn't let on to Deb. We will continue our prayers to all of you in this very difficult time. Please know we will be here for you.
Linda and Ken Budinger
September 21, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed our time with him when he delivered our fuel. He will be missed by all.
Richard and Hope VanScoy
September 21, 2007
Apples(and nuts!)don't fall too far from the tree. His family, friends, community, customers, and church will sorely miss him. We can only imagine the grief each of you bare. Puss will be remember for his unique humor, his compassion for others, his respect for God, his family, our country, and this community. Most of all we will remember his deep pride and love for Deb, Amy (and her family) and Tom. May you find strength and comfort in each other and in your memories.
God Bless,
Rebecca Wagner
September 21, 2007
Amy, Tom, and all of Puss's loved ones; my thoughts are with you today. Puss was lucky to have such wonderful people in his life, I know his heart was full in this knowledge.
Marie & Donald Strong
September 21, 2007
"Puss" lived in such a way that, though departed from this earth, he will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to Aunt Renie, Uncle Tommy, Debbie, Amy, Tommy, Tiger, Phyllis, Diane and Lynn that God will be between them and all the empty places they must walk without their son, husband, father and brother. God's blessings upon all of you. Treasure life.
Jim & Donna Decker
September 21, 2007
We were very sorry to hear about Puss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon McNeil Gaden
September 21, 2007
To all the Craig Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Red McNeil and family
DEBBIE MCNEIL
September 21, 2007
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. PUSS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. AS EVERYONE HAS SAID HE COULD KEEP YOU LAUGHING. TO ME ALL OF YOU COULD KEEP A SMILE ON ANYONES FACE. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO TO EACH AND EVERYONE. SINCERELY DEBBIE MCNEIL
Lynn Klossner
September 21, 2007
To all the Craig Family
We are sending our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Jack and Lynn Klossner
George & Claudia Strednak
September 21, 2007
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Rina & Bill Abramovich
September 21, 2007
Amy and family: Our deepest symphaty and our prayers are with you.
Stan and Dale Strong
September 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the entire Craig family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue & Bill Edwards
September 21, 2007
To the Craig Family-We are so sorry for your loss. I too remember a time when money was tight and someone in my family needed heat. Although it was unconventional, "Puss" brought them a certain amount of fuel paid in advance to get them through. We'll never forget that generosity. Our prayers are with you.
Carmen, Josh, Shannon Applegarth
September 21, 2007
Our prayers go out to the entire family. He will surely missed.
Nancy Campbell Graham
September 21, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dan & Diane Coppage
September 21, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lori Hart
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many of you I met as a little girl and haven't seen since. I am related to the Craig's thru the Estelle family.
Tom, Jeanne Hyde & family
September 20, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time. We will miss Puss' friendly smile and quick wit. Thanks for the many years of service and winter forecasts.
Heather VanScoy Gullo
September 20, 2007
Debbie and Tom-
Your dad/husband was the hero many times in the VanScoy household! I can remember during one of the many floods in our old basement on Spencer Avenue, he would come to our rescue!
But the most significant, and probably most annoying to you, was the Christmas morning he came to my folk's house on the hill and fixed the furnace.
He was, obviously, of a generous nature and his idea of customer service was taught to him well by his parents (and reinforced by Debbie) and will be hard to come by again.
Thanks for the (warm) memories-
I am sorry for your loss...
Glenn & Annette Dougherty
September 20, 2007
To the Craig family we are so sorry for your loss. Richard was a great man. My God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Scott Stannard
September 20, 2007
To the Craig Family, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Puss. My sincere condolences and blessings to the entire family
Joanne Fischer
September 20, 2007
Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May memories of happy times help to sustain you all.
Sincerely,
Joanne
Bobby Dahl
September 20, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about "Puss" he is a great man. I always loved talking with him around the Craig's kitchen table.
The Herels
September 20, 2007
Deb and Tom,
From the sympathies that have been expressed here, one can imagine what a wonderful man Rich was. Our sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in precious memories, as well as the love and support from family and friends. God Bless you and your family.
Robin Applegarth
September 20, 2007
Debbie and Tom,
I am so very sad to hear of your great loss. I only hope the prayers of all the people who love and care for you get you through this difficult time. I will be praying for you both.
With love,
Scott & Jolie Potter
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
linda & james bishop
September 20, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Michelle and Josh Pottorff
September 20, 2007
Debbie, Tom, and the entire Craig Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you often and keeping you in prayer. Please call on us if there is anything you need.
Claudia, Chris and Dustin White
September 20, 2007
Dear Debbie, Tom and Family,
Although no words can express the sadness of your terrible loss, may the memories help comfort you. "Puss" touched so many lives with his incredible sense of humor and caring. Our sympathy and love are with you.
Andrew Van Kuren
September 20, 2007
I offer my condolences and prayers to the Craig family, especially to Deb and Tom. I will miss speaking with Dick at the ice rink and enjoying his special sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Paul, Michele, Scott and Matt Zurawel
September 20, 2007
Debbie and Tom
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
September 20, 2007
It really makes you pause to think of Puss leaving such a wonderful family - and our prayers to you. The community sorely misses him already. We know we will miss his sense of humor at our door.
God bless.
Vincent and Joan Roberts
Scott & Lisa Eberly
September 20, 2007
We were deeply saddened to here of Richards passing , our prayers are with you .
Verda Schmidt (De Wolfe)
September 20, 2007
Our Prayers are with Tom and Rene, and the family,
Verda and Lee Schmidt (DeWolfe)
Jim Barrows
September 20, 2007
Please accept our deepest condolences during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marge and Chuck Marino
September 20, 2007
To Amy, Nick and family. Our deepest sympathy to you in your loss. We understand the shock and emptiness you may be feeling. Know the Lord will send His peace.
Doug Breland
September 20, 2007
Deepest sympathy to family and friends of Mr. Craig.
Roger Weber
September 20, 2007
To the Craig family,I am very sorry to hear, about the loss of "puss"or Dickie,as that's what I called him when we were growing up.I think I can speak for the rest of the Owego Street gang,{Janny,Rosie,The Turner girls and myself,that Dickie was a great friend and classmate.
Karen Kalisz
September 20, 2007
I was sorry to hear about Amy's dad. My thoughts and prayers and with you.
Jenn Lindstrom
September 20, 2007
Dear Amy & Family,
We are both SO sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
All Our Love,
Jenn & Pete
Cherie Soule
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cherie & Jeff Soule
dan chapin
September 20, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Shawna (Biesecker) Fulkerson
September 20, 2007
Mrs. Craig,
You were my English teacher in Candor, in the 90's. I remember when you two got engaged. I am so so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Sally Baran
September 20, 2007
On behalf of all Fort Myers friends of Amy & Nick Oren, we extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Terri Consalvi
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Chapin
September 20, 2007
Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. All our love,
Bob, Shelley & Harrison Chapin
Gwen Benners
September 20, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam & Becky Phillips
September 20, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Autumn and Chad Edwards
September 20, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Carol and Lee Foster
September 20, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Pete, Joyce, Christina & Nick Shaylor
September 20, 2007
To The family of Richard,
We want to say we are sorry to the family of Richard. He was a wonderful person who loved life, family, and the community. He will be missed at our dinners. To all his family may he be watching over you all making this sad time a joyful time of happy memories. Our hearts go out to you all.
Pam Hopkins
September 20, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. He will be missed greatly by all. God Bless You All!
Love - "The Hopkins" - Dave, Pam, Cris and Jen
Paul and Jill Tubbs
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim and Kathy Roberts II
September 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your families during this difficult time.
Gary & Karen Makosky
September 20, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of Puss. I will always remember his humor and great personality. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Tarry & John Hilliard
September 20, 2007
May fond memories comfort and sustain you through this difficult time.
Dan and Colleen Wood
September 20, 2007
Debbie and Tom-he was a wonderful person and our entire family will miss him. You're in our thoughts and prayers and we want you both to know we are here for you, anytime.
Steve Newman
September 20, 2007
"Puss", what can you say about his sense of humor? I loved it, Puss had a comment for everything, and I am going to miss that. To his entire family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcia Strong Pounds
September 20, 2007
Every time I think about "Puss", I smile-I still do! He made life full of sunshine and laughter. He walked me to school in the Kindergarten. I will miss his smile.
Scott Haner
September 20, 2007
Puss will be greatly missed, his family one of the most respected in Candor. His grandfather Thom let our family have groceries on credit during hard times back in the 1950s. How many of us kept warm all winter on Craig Oil even if we were behind on our bills. "Let these deeds thy memorial be" May God bless and keep you. We shall all join you by and by. -The Haner Family
Frank & Barb Scaglione
September 20, 2007
Puss will be sorely missed by all he knew. His unique sense of humor will always be remembered. Puss was always Johnny on the spot whenever called upon to repair our furnace or fill our fuel tanks. We will always remember Richard as a friend and good neighbor
Cindy Swartz
September 19, 2007
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for your (and the community's) loss. Please know you are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you!! Love
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