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Richard Chase Obituary
Born Aug. 16, 1948, in Salamanca, he was the son of the late Oliver and Margaret Smith Chase. He was married in 1985 in St. John's Episcopal Church to the former Penny Light, who survives.
Mr. Chase was a graduate of Ellicottville Central School, Class of 1966.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a Radioman 1st Class for 20 years. He was stationed in Europe, Korea and the Arctic Circle.
Mr. Chase was employed as a Customer Service Manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield, retiring in 2008.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry, the American Legion, both in Ellicottville; the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company; and was the president of Youth Football.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He recently completed a book titled "Domicile" about his time in Ireland.
Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Tanya (Mike Apollo) Chase of St. Louis, Mo.; four sons, Nicholas (Dorothy) Chase of Wausau, Wis., Casey (Ashley Peters) Chase of Kill Buck, Cody (Korianne Sulzbach) Chase of Buffalo, Caleb Chase of Vail, Colo.; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Lonnie (Joann) Chase of Caledonia; and a sister, Sheila Bockmier of Great Valley.
He was predeceased by a brother, Loile Chase.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today and Friday at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11, 2017) at St. John's Episcopal Church, Ellicottville, with The Rev. Michael Lonto, pastor, officiating.
Full military honors will be conducted.
Burial will be in Green Cemetery, Great Valley.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected], or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Chase
jeannette brennaan
February 16, 2017
so sorry for your loss and worked with Richard at Blue Cross years ago
Janice Marrow (formerly Swygert)
February 16, 2017
My deepest condolences to Penny and your family. I worked with Richard when we both started at BCBS in 1976. You couldn't have asked for a better friend! May he rest in heaven as all of his pain is gone...
Bob Wood
February 11, 2017
Dear Penny & Family, It is a sad occasion to lose a fellow neighbor. He certainly chose a great place to reside which would fit with his passion for the outdoors and activities like hunting. As a fellow veteran, he served his Country well. My sincere condolences.
Your neighbor, Bob Wood
Rhonda Taylor
February 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss Penny.
Michelle
February 10, 2017
My deepest condolences for the families loss.
Carrie Amorosi
February 9, 2017
Peace and light to you and your family, Penny.
kim konert
February 9, 2017
so sorry for your loss casey
Diane Bierfeldt
February 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss - You and Dick had a very special love. Remember all the wonderful times the two of you shared. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Mary Krause-Frank
February 9, 2017
Penny and Family, Spent High School with Dick and his great sense of humor and mild manner. I was just thinking of Dick last wk and he looking down at my hair and teasing me about the grey in it. I will always remember him with fondness.
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