Richard V.B. Tice

Tice, Richard V.B.
GLENMONT - Richard Van Buskirk Tice passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Born on March 11, 1929, to Bessie and Lester Tice, Richard was raised and schooled in Catskill, where he came to be a Catskill High basketball star. Catskill is also where he met Rose Marie, the love of his life and wife of nearly 66 years. Early in their marriage and during a nine-year relocation to Florida, Richard and Rose became the parents of two fine children, Richard Jr. and Karen Anne. Before her untimely passing, Karen and her husband, Robert Boughton Jr., blessed Richard and Rose with grandchildren, Shannon, Bobby, Jennifer, Daniel and Kara, which, in turn, led to their becoming great-grandparents six times over (and counting).
A resident of the Town of Bethlehem, Richard was employed in the civil engineering, construction and land development field for 65 years before his retirement at nearly 90. Through his work, Richard made many good friends who greatly admired his professional expertise and winning personality.
When his country called, Richard proudly served in the U.S. Army's Second Armored Division and just as proudly served Catskill during his younger years as a Citizens Hose Company volunteer.
While his death was indeed a sad affair, Richard passed thankful that his 94-year life enabled him to leave a legacy that will outlive him for many decades to come.
Rose invites family and friends to call on Friday, August 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar. Interment will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, Delmar.
To leave the family an online condolence please visit applebeefuneralhome.com.