George Penfield Obituary
Rich was a 1981 graduate of Plattsburgh High School, where he excelled in football and track. He is also a 1985 graduate of Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Rich owned and operated his own computer business for 15 years. He loved life, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh.
Rich is survived by his parents, George R. and Mary (Darling) Penfield of Plattsburgh; three brothers, Robert Michael Penfield and his wife, Terri, of Marietta, Ga., Thomas Gordon Penfield and his wife, Mary Kay, of Plattsburgh, John Franklin Penfield and his fiancée Krista Finazzo of Crofton, Md.; five nieces and nephews, Chesney Penfield, Jerred Penfield, Molly LeClair, Hannah LeClair and Ian Penfield; several aunts, uncles; and cousins.
Rich was predeceased by his wife, Lisa E. (Moore) Penfield, who died in October of 2002; his grandparents, George Frederick and Mary (Falcon) Penfield, Richard Henry and Blanche (Benson) Darling; a sister-in-law, Melissa (Lahtinen) Penfield in 1999.
Calling hours will be Sunday, April 8, 2007, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, April 9, 2007, at 10 a.m. from St. John's Church in Plattsburgh. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Endowment Fund.
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Wendy McCarthy
May 2, 2007
Rich,
We will really miss you. You have always meant so much to our whole family. Although I have know you since you were born, I really came to know you during your "Marist" years, when you lived close by (and with Gram) You were always the "highlight" for my kids when you joined us for dinner. To my kids, you were their "HE- man" as well as "Uncle Buck".. making us all laugh with your great sense of humor..even teaching my boys how to ride bikes..you were such a part of our lives! I know that losing Lisa was a pain that you could not recover from, here on earth.. and I take comfort in the thought of you being reunited with the love of your life! We will always treasure all those memories of you and truly miss you! Love, aunt Wendy
Maria & Christina DiCioccio
April 17, 2007
Dear Mike, Terri and family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and the Penfield family as we mourn the passing of Richie. As your GA neighbor, I came to know Richie as a great individual and a very nice person. It is with sadness as Christina and I reminisce about him and all the times we saw him at your house working to help make your Marietta, GA home the showplace that it is.
We will always be here for you as you are certainly the best neighbors anyone could ever ask for.
Maria, Christina and of course, Snowball.
Tom Stewart
April 17, 2007
To the Penfield Family:
This loss is indeed a tragic event in your lives that I can fully empathize with. My prayers are with all of you, and I encourage you in strength through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Mike Garrant
April 16, 2007
To friends and family
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Richie’s passing. He was a great friend during our younger years and someone whom I admired and was in awe of at times. He demonstrated a work ethic and passion for things he loved that was unmatched by any of his peers. God Bless George Penfield, his family, and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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karen mcsweeney
April 12, 2007
Dear Mike, Terri and family,
Our hearts break for you. Losing Rich is such a big loss for everyone who knew him. He had such a big personality you couldn't help but smile and laugh when he was around. I knew he was a special person the moment I met him. I liked him instantly! He always had time to talk and tell a few good stories, which would inevitably lead to a good laugh. His caring nature was also one of his greatest qualities. His moto seemed to be, if you were a friend you were family. He was fortunate to have you and Terri in his life. You were caring,and supportive of him always. I've experienced losing a brother due to similar circumstances, and I know right now your hearts are heavy and hurting, but I can reassure you that in time your pain will lessen and be replaced with all the great memories you have of Rich, flooding your hearts with laughter again.
Fondly,
Karen and Mike McSweeney
The Penfield Family
April 10, 2007
Eulogy of a Brothers Love April 9, 2007
George Richard Penfield June 20, 1962 to April 2, 2007
I would like to share with you some things that many of you may or may not know about my brother Rich and his life. Some you may relate to in your own experiences with him and some may surprise you.
His name was a combination of his fathers and two grandfathers, George Robert Penfield, my Dad, George Frederick Penfield, my Dad’s father and Richard Henry Darling, my Mom’s father. He was also called by his middle name Richie as both my Dad, known as Bob, and Grandfather Penfield, known as Fred were. My Grandfather nicknamed him “Richie Doodle” during his younger years and as he became older we just called him Rich.
Rich’s goals in life were not complicated and probably not much different than anyone of us here today. A fun childhood, lots of loving family and friends, competitive sports, a good education, a loving spouse, a successful career, and a beautiful home and property to call one’s own.
There are two commitments in particular that I believe he was determined to make sure that he never wavered from were his love of family & friends, and his loving spouse.
Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a major life event to create the type of reflection to recognize these strong convictions. I to, fell into the trap many times of thinking the Rich was quick to break commitments or that Rich only cared about Rich. I could not have been more wrong.
One of the important commitments Rich made is when he vowed to put others ahead of himself and right up to his last days Rich could not be happy if someone he knew or loved was not. He endured so much pain and suffering with his illness that finally took him away from us and did his best to shield everyone he loved from this pain.
Rich loved kids most especially his nieces, nephews, and younger cousins. They could never do any wrong in his eyes. In his mind they were as much his kids if not more than their parents. He became well known to them as Uncle Buck or UB for short. When my two children, Chesney and Jerred, were little and we visited my Grandmother home downstate during hunting season, we were always greeted by some humorous antics such as cardboard figures of dear with blinking lights on them, targets with holes through them, and signs saying, Hey Look Kids. It’s Uncle Buck!!
Everyone Rich met, he made a lasting impression on in someway. His humor could not be matched and when he did talk about others it was always about the good times and positive things they did. I can’t remember a time when he spoke unfavorably about anyone. When he was away from us and we would talk on the phone, it was all about how I was and what I was doing. He rarely spoke about himself except to say he was OK, even when he was not. Again, the shield came up.
Rich has enjoyed and experienced many things many of which were outdoors. He loved Sports, Camping, Teaching, Coaching, Hunting, Farming, and Animals to name a few.
Rich loved music and in our younger years we had even talked about a family band. At this point in his life his love for sports and athleticism was his true priority. He loved football and played for 12 years throughout school starting in the 5th grade. He just recently bought an acoustic guitar and was taking some lessons. He was so proud of that accomplishment that he brought his guitar over one night along with a Roy Orbison CD and finally got his chance to perform. We enjoyed it so much and he was so happy. Again, he was doing it for our enjoyment.
My brothers and I grew up spending summers on the family farm in Wingdale, NY and that is where Rich developed his love for farming and animals. Rich and Lisa would end up with a family of 4 cats from the shelter where Lisa worked. There names were Bibbs, Buddy Lee, Six pack for his six toes, and Simba. Bibbs, which came from our Great Grandmother’s farm, lives with Terri and I today in Marietta and Rich would enjoy spending time with him at our home.
After graduating from Plattsburgh High School, Rich went on to continue his education and football career. He was one of the most dedicated people I know to working out on the off season and I’m sure was a motivator to many of his team mates. I can still picture him running up and down my grandmother steep driveway with a 4 foot log across his shoulders as part of his conditioning routine. This hard work ethic earned him an MVP spot on his high school Team.
In our teens and early twenties, we started camping with family and friends on Valcour Island for two weeks every summer for about 18 years straight. Rich would join us even for just a weekend and we always looked forward to Rich’s sense of humor and funny jokes in the evenings while we sat around the camp fire.
After graduating from Marist College with a degree in Computer Science, Rich stayed in the Poughkeepsie area and joined a small computer firm called Contact Micro Systems and eventually became a partner. Eventually the three partners decided to split the company up and specialize and sub out to each other. His business was called Global Network Systems. He worked many a long tiring day and wouldn’t stop until everyone’s systems were running smoothly.
If not for Rich, I probably never would have experienced the sport of deer hunting. Rich started hunting with my Uncles Gordon and Lewis and kept telling me how much fun it was. He was given the nickname “Rambo” because he was the guy always putting on drives and pushing the deer to others. Terri’s Dad and I went down the next season and I was hooked. Rich and I had such great times together. He gave my son Jerred his first 22 rifle which he has cherished ever since and also enjoys the sport his Uncle Buck loved so Much.
Another important commitment Rich made is when he vowed his love to his wife Lisa in 1993, he did so eternally. Since the loss of his best friend and partner for life in 2002, Rich lived life on his own terms. And he was determined to keep that commitment. Rich dated some after that and was fortunate to spend time with some very special people. We are very grateful to them for providing Rich wonderful support during those relationships and we very much enjoy their continued friendships. Even through all that time, Lisa never left his heart or his side as evidenced by some of her most prize possessions being close to him where his travels have taken him. And now, God willing, he is and will now be with her.
After marrying Lisa, the love of his life, they built a beautiful home in Pine Bush, NY and eventually purchased a large parcel of land that was just full of wild animals. Lisa had the same love for animals and would enjoy their company even feeding deer from out of her hand.
After her passing Rich’s life and travels would take many turns. He closed his business and sold his home and moved back to Plattsburgh. Here he was able to rekindle his passion for sports with assisting the Coaching Staff at PHS with the weight lifting and conditioning program. He also did substitute teaching at the Peru School. He just loved the kids and from what others he worked with have said the feeling was mutual.
Next it was off to Hawaii where he had the chance to be outdoors again and worked on the grounds at the Association at Maui Vista, in Kihei where he learned many landscaping skills. He was given the name Kioki, or George in the native language. He lived there for a couple years and eventually missed his family so much he was ready to move.
From Hawaii, Rich moved in February 06 to the Peach State, to join Terri and I. We were so happy to have him back on the East coast and especially to be with us. He spent the first several months working around our house and I was so proud of the work he had done. All he wanted to do was please us.
Eventually the time came where he wanted his own job, and his own place. We helped him find a nice apartment three miles from our house and he would go to garage sales with Terri and pick out items for his new place. Rich tried a few different jobs but never really found something that could compete with owning his own business. He had recently been working on a local family owned farm and talked about how much he enjoyed the animals, doing chores, and building barns.
I have been very blessed to have three wonderful brothers. We all share different qualities that have impacted each other’s lives. And I say to you today that I will always have three brothers. They will all always be with me inside, regardless of our locations or chapters in our life stories.
This may have sounded a bit more like a biography with my weave of stories than a eulogy. But isn’t that how we truly remember someone. It is amazing what a difference one person can make to so many others. We all can benefit a great deal from Rich’s life story on earth and his wisdom. I believe his message to us is to honor your commitments to those you love, always strive to make, and never stop making others happy, and always say and remember the good things about them!!!!
I LOVE YOU BUDDY.
Tanya Tidwell
April 9, 2007
Mike & Teri,
Our sorrow is with you at this time and always for the loss of your brother, Rich.. Words can never express the great loss you feel for your love of Rich, that was so very close to you. You did so much for Rich. Our hearts goes out to you both.
With Sympathy & Love,
Tanya & Arnold Tidwell
Michael Zanetti
April 9, 2007
Dear Mr and Mrs Penfield -Please accept our most sincere sympathy. We got to know Rich well when he moved to Pine Bush NY and became our "Computer Guy" We will both miss him dearly. Michael & Dan Zanetti
John Kasprzak
April 9, 2007
To the Penfield family,
I will never forget working with Rich during the summers- he had a great love of life and always made us laugh- so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers
Joseph Weinberg
April 8, 2007
I got to know Rich from my two boys, Matthew and Andrew. It seemed like every day it was "Rich said this" and "Rich said that". He really made an impact on both of them. He obviously had a gift that reached out and touched my sons. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Darlene Perry- Jarvis
April 8, 2007
To The Penfield Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you all Richie was a super guy he will always be remembered and missed by all that knew him. May god bless you and help you through this difficult time.
Andrew Weinberg
April 8, 2007
What I remember about Rich...
He was a cool and fun guy, had alot of fun times together. He taught me how to drive a manual in his truck. Taught me how to parrell park doing a 360 into the spot. Taught me alot about landscaping and helped us have the nice backyard we have today. He was good to my mom and me and my brother. Never a dull moment with him. We miss you...i'll miss you. Show 'em whats up in heavan. Keep watchin over us. We need ya.
- Andrew Weinberg
David Sherman
April 8, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Penfield -
My heart, like that of so many others in the class of '81, goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I will always remember Richie's sense of humor and smile.
John and Tommy -
I will be thinking of you guys.
God Bless.
Linda Nakas
April 8, 2007
Dear Mike and Terry,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rich truly had a passion for life. What a remarkable spirit! I will always remember him passing my home in his loud "Blue Truck" giving me the double beep! In sympathy, Linda Nakas
Bill & Phyllis Telfer
April 8, 2007
Mary Gay, Bob and Family
Our deepest symathy for your loss of Richie.Our hearts pour out for you at this sorrowful time. You can rest assured that He is in a better place and in great company.
Roy & JoAnn Perry
April 7, 2007
Mike & Terri & family
We only had one chance to meet Rich but feel that we know him thru my sister Diane Weinberg and my nephews. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this saddest of times.
Tina Mathis
April 7, 2007
To Mike and Terry
I am so sorry for your loss,I remember the first time I met Rich when he came to my party, he was a wonderful man. It's just so hard to beleive that he is not here anymore. We will always remember him in our thoughts and prayers.
~Love Rob,Tina,Jason & Kirsten???
Donna Matson
April 7, 2007
Richie and family,
I am sorry to hear of Richie's passing. What a wonderful person! Although it has been years, I have fond memories of all the Penfield boys. I also lost my brother at a very young age. Our priest expressed to me that "God knows no age. It was simply his time to go home again." God bless Richie and family.
Your Cousin,
Donna Darling Matson
Ron Celeste
April 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Penfield family during this difficult time. Though Richie and I did not keep in touch over the years his love of life and energy were and always will be an inspiration. God Bless.
peter williams
April 6, 2007
Rich,
What can I say. You left us way to soon but I take comfort in knowing that you are now in a much better place. I have spoken to a bunch of friends and we have all said the same thing over and over. It was a great privilege to know you and call you a friend. You were always there for me when ever I needed you. When ever Joe, Emmit, you and I were together there was never a dull moment. It is very hard for me to say goodby but I guess its that time. I will always remember the good times we had and I'll never forget you.
Peter
Enid, Danny, & Joe Chaskey
April 6, 2007
To Mr.& Mrs. Penfield, Mike, John,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Diane Weinberg
April 6, 2007
To my wild Hawaiian friend Rich (Keoki)
Gosh Rich ! I am heart broken....you came into my life by the sweetest e-mails.....and then the long awaited arrival March 1st 2006....you touched my heart and my boys.....you “Lived,Loved and Laughed” out Loud !!! everyday that I knew you......in the short time we spent together you shared a lot of beautiful memories about your mom and dad (George Burns) to your awesome brother Mike and wonderful sister in-law Terri who can cook and spoil you beyond!!! and Jareed and Chesney who you considered your own!!! I feel so fortunate to have had you touch my life..... I hear country songs that I remember you singing and "always” think of you......
The only peace I have right now is that you are with Lisa “the love of your life” how lucky you were to have that......it’s a chance in a lifetime not many get Rich.......
Until we meet again.....I will miss you.........
I dedicate this song to you...“In the arms of an angel”
Boo (Diane)
To all the Penfield”s...I am so sorry about your loss.....Rich was a great guy with so much love and laughter in his life.....he touched our hearts forever....he was the best of the best.....
Chuck & Erna Detch
April 6, 2007
To the Penfield family,
Even though we did not know Richie all that well, we do remember the wonderful times when he came to Vernon to visit Mike and Terri. Please accept our sincerest sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. No words can really express our feelings at a time like this. With our Love
matthew weinberg
April 6, 2007
What I remember most about Rich,
He was always helping Mom in the yard, which is why it looks so nice now, and having fun with my brother and I. Thanks to him, we have a backyard we can be happy to spend time in. We will always remember the happy times we spent with Rich around the fire pit, which he helped us put in the back yard, for Mom on mothers’ day last year.
Miss you Rich,
Matthew Weinberg
(keep smiling)
Eric Johnson
April 6, 2007
To the Penfield family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.I would run into Rich (or George as some his customers would call him)often.I would be working on the telephone systems and he would be taking care of the computers.We would have alot of laughs together.We would kidingly blame each other if a customer had a problem with something.For instance if someone's computer froze it was:" Oh I think Eric did something" Haha.He was always alot of fun to be around
I missed Rich and tried to make contact over the last few years,but couldn't reach him.
I wished I would have tried harder.
God bless.
Sheryl Moynihan
April 6, 2007
Dear Gay & Bob:
Words cannot adequately express my sorrow for your loss......I have fond memories of Richie and know that he is at peace now......Love, Sheryl Darling Moynihan
Michelle & Randy Arnold
April 6, 2007
Mike & Terri,
Although we never met Rich, we have heard of his lust for life and sense of humor. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your whole family in our prayers. With deep saddness,
Molly
April 6, 2007
Dear Uncle Buck,
I'll never forget when you came to Aunt Terri and Uncle Mike's house and brought the movie uncle buck with you. It wasn't until then that I understood why Chesney and Jerred called you that. I also remember when we came to visit you and you took me and Hannah for a ride on your four-wheeler, and asked us to color pictures on your t-shirts so you could wear them and remember us. Now it's my turn to remember you.
Love, Molly
The Wood Grain
April 6, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the Penfields and all who were close to Richie...
Wendy & Darren Friberg
April 6, 2007
To the Penfield Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Penfield family. It was a pleasure to have known Rich for the short time he was in our lives. We will miss the funny and endearing Rich we grew to love.
Cathy Pelham
April 6, 2007
TO THE ENTIRE PENFIELD FAMILY,
My heart goes out to you now. Rich was like a brother to me for many years. I worked with him at the computer company in Hyde Park and my husband worked with Lisa in Newburgh. I know there are no words that can ease your pain now but please know that he touched many lives and was loved very much. He will live on in our hearts and memories. Many, wonderful happy, funny memories.
Wishing you peace, Cathy Pelham
Lois and Jack Tubaugh
April 6, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ritchie.You are all in our hearts and prayers wish we could be with you in this sad time.Love to you and your family Lois and Jack
Wayne and Sheila King
April 6, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Barbara Hayden
April 6, 2007
To Chesney and the Penfield Family:
Thinking of you during this very sad time. May your memories bring you comfort and strength.
Ken & Arlene (Honey Bee) Knapp
April 6, 2007
To the entire Penfield family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rich held a special place in our hearts, and we're deeply saddened by his passing.
To Richie (Bucky) - I read a passing recently from Rick Warren who wrote "A Purpose Driven Life". He wrote that life is the preparation for eternity. Just because one day your heart is going to stop - that will be the end of your body, but not the end of you. That although we may live only a few short years on earth, you're going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the just the warm-up act, and we practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity. When we think of you Richie, we can't think of a more fitting description of what your life here has meant to so many people. Someone only needed to be around you once to know how full of life you were, and how you could make anyone smile and laugh. You could make a situation fun. Although we are deeply saddened by your passing, your life here brought joy to so many people, it certainly did for us. While we won't hear your voice (and laughter) here, we take solace in the fact that we will all see you again, enjoy your laughter, and that your reunited again with Lisa. We love you Bucky... Ken & Honey "B"
thomas penfield
April 6, 2007
Rich, what a challenge to have to sum up so much greatness about someone who profoundly impacts your life. I am so very proud of all you accomplished and the love you expressed to your family. We may have shared the same birthday (6-20) but it was much more than that. Over the years it was you who exhibited a strength beyound measure, touched the lives of many, and quietly left us all with countless wonderful memories. We will all miss you brother. p.s. Keep your head down, hold the ball tight, and keep your legs moving. The angels have a lot of great players. But knowing you Rich, you've already scored! Tom "Tommy"
marie darling
April 6, 2007
my condolences to the whole penfield family. i'm so sorry for your loss and wish we weren't so far apart. i'll be thinking of you during this sorrowful time and remembering richie with fondness. aunt marie darling /
Monica Theysohn
April 5, 2007
Dear Aunt Gay & Uncle Bob, Mike & Terri, Tom & Mary Kay, John & Krista, and families:
I am so sad about Richie and so sorry for the pain that you are feeling. Please know that I am praying for all of you and for Richie's reunion with Lisa in heaven.
Love,
Monica (Darling) Theysohn and family
Hannah
April 5, 2007
Dear Uncle Buck,
I am very sad, but I feel lucky that I got to know you even if it was only for a short time. You made a good Uncle Buck. We will miss you.
Love,
Hannah
Maggi Barrett
April 5, 2007
To the Penfield Family:
I am so sorry for your loss of Richie. My thoughts are with all of you.
Maggi (Celeste) Barrett
Janice Telfer Marallo
April 5, 2007
Dear Gay and Bob,
I am so sorry to hear about Richie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Garrand
April 5, 2007
Mr & Mrs Penfield and Family,
Thinking of all of you and remembering Richie.
Scott Corbeil
April 5, 2007
To All the Penfields:
Although I haven't seen any of you in many years, the loss of Richie reverberates through anyone who knew him. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Phillipians 4:4-7.
Beverly Brennan
April 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all the Penfields, whom I have not seen in many years. I have fond memories of Rich and all of you during my younger years. You are in my thoughts.
Beverly Darling Brennan
Joe & Sharon Cartier
April 5, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Telfer Hackett
April 5, 2007
Mary Gay, Bob and family, I am so sorry to hear about Richie. I have great memories of him and remember when he lives in PV with Lisa. He was quite a character and will be really missed not only by our family, but friends as well. Hugs to all.
John Keller
April 5, 2007
To the Penfield family,
My deepest sympathy for your unbearable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
John Keller
Chesney Penfield
April 5, 2007
UB,
The joy that you have given us over the years is unmeasurable. You would always lift our spirits and make any and every situation comical. I can still see the twinkle in your eye, hear the laughter in your voice and feel the love you had for life, family and friends. The peace I can take from this is that you are experiencing the unconditional love you have shared with so many of us and are finally with your love again. We miss you so much. You'll always be THE Uncle Buck- my Uncle Buck.
Mike Penfield
April 5, 2007
Rich,"Buck"
You brought so much joy to everyone's life you touched and those acts of unselfishness live on in all of us. Although your life was short, what you have done will live for ever.
Love Always, Your Brother, Mike
Terri Penfield
April 5, 2007
Richie, I miss you so much already. Thank you for all the good humor throughout the years. You always were the most upbeat and positive person.... very supportive and loving to Chesney and Jerred and so helpful to Mike and I throughout the years. I will keep your Bibs (kitty cat) safe and happy and spoiled as usual. Although my heart is breaking because of missing you, I'm certainly hoping you finally have peace and joy from your years of a broken heart missing your Lisa. She must be so happy that her "Cowboy" has come home. Terri
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