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Richard Hansen Obituary
Born in the Town of Pittstown, July 6, 1931, Mr. Hansen was the son of the late George and Clara (Sheffer) Hansen and the husband for over 58 years of Mary Rita (Eldred) Hansen of Raymertown, who survives. Rich and Rita were married July 11, 1954.
Mr. Hansen attended the former Knickerbocker High School in Lansingburgh.
As a young man, he worked on the family dairy farm and for the past 48 years worked as a carpenter. More recently he was employed by the former Clemente Construction in Wynantskill until retiring in 1995 with over 20 years of service.
Mr. Hansen was a former member of the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the Stateline Riders Motorcycle Club. In addition to his love of motorcycling, Rich loved to golf while he was snow birding in Florida and was an avid wood worker.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hansen is survived by a son, Kevin R. (Deb Kazakenus) Hansen of Cooksboro, and a daughter, Mary K. (Robert) DeLong of Raymertown, four grandchildren, Michele Howe, Eric Loya, Brett Hansen, and Amber (Tom) Lewis, six great-grandchildren, Zachary Loya, Mackenzie Howe, Hailey Howe, Eric R. Loya, Tyler G. Loya, and Madison A. Loya, seven brothers and sisters, Roscoe Hansen of Atlanta, Shirley Jones of Florida, Evelyn Ryan of Easton, Edward Hansen of Raymertown, Walter Hansen of Center Brunswick, Peter Hansen of Boyntonville, and Nancy Palmer of Pennsylvania, and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, the late Harold Hansen, Raymond Hansen, and John Hansen predeceased him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August, 25, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 NY 7, in Raymertown with Rev. Gaylord Campbell officiating. Burial at Warren Cemetery will take place at the convenience of the family.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corps, 60 Parker School Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094, in memory of Richard S. Hansen.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hansen
January 12, 2013
I sit here today thinking of my Dad, I was so blessed to have such a wonderful man as my Dad. I think of him often and often wonder if he really knew how much I loved him. I miss up Dad.
Love your Daughter
October 24, 2012
I learned of Richard's passing today and am truly saddened. He was a teacher to me in much more than construction and carpentry, and I learned a great many things from him. I will always remember him fondly, and my prayers are with Rita and the rest of the family.
October 15, 2012
Today you made it to your final resting spot. You will be greatly missed.
Paula (jones) Dixon
August 25, 2012
sorry for your loss
phil haley
August 24, 2012
Rita, I have always admired Rich for his hard work and the kind way he looked at things. I feel so sorry for you.
Phil
August 11, 2012
Evie & Ed,
Sorry for the loss of your Brother Rich.
Our thoughts/prayers are with you.
AL/LouAnne Hoag
Neil Hansen
August 11, 2012
Sorry to hear of Rich's passing,he was a good man,and will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
John Kulas
August 10, 2012
Aunt Reet, Kevin, and Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Rich was so much to so many people and he will be missed by more than we will ever know. His quiet grace and good humor, his willingness to help those around him, mark him as a true gentleman.His actions are favorite memories, and his skill in the art of wood work are tangible reminders. God Bless you all and my Uncle. John and Karin
Gerald Borden
August 10, 2012
We are truely sorry for your lose. Enjoyed working with rich at Matzen Construction.
Paul Bornt
August 9, 2012
Rita & family, sorry for your loss.
August 9, 2012
My thought's and prayers are with you all of you.
Paul Wagner
Valley Falls, NY
August 9, 2012
Rita,Kevin and Mary,
Sorry to hear about Richard's passing.Though it's been several years since I've seen you My prayers are with all of you.
Denise (Winters)Gardner, Hudson, North Carolina
August 8, 2012
Dear Rita and family,
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was a dear soul and Ray has many fond memories of their childhood. Louann and Ray Sheffer
Bill&Sue Massey
August 7, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
August 6, 2012
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Richard, My prayers are with all of you.
Marcia Brundige Parent
Nicole Mestoik (Patrizio)
August 6, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eric Hansen
August 6, 2012
Aunt Rita,Kevin,Mary and family, We are sorry to hear about Uncle Rich's passing. I will always remember him as a quiet and gentle man. God Bless.
Eric & Dawn Hansen
August 6, 2012
Rita,Kevin,Mary& Families, We are so sorry for your loss. Rich was a great man. Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of you. Mark & Linda Hewitt
August 6, 2012
Rita and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Karen Boudreau
Diane & Mark
August 6, 2012
Rita, Kevin and Mary
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Judy DeLong-Broda
August 6, 2012
Mary & family, very sorry for your loss.
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