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Richard Bambara Obituary

Bambara, Richard SARATOGA SPRINGS Richard Bambara left this world as he lived in this world; surrounded by his beautiful and loving family. To Richard, his family was his everything; his strength, passion, his bright star, guiding him through the darkness. Just three short months ago Richard entered the battle for his life and fought with grace and dignity until his final breath on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Richard and his wife Nancy spent the last 30 years together pushing life's excitement boundaries to the max. Their special love was something that only most could wish for. Richard's greatest joy was the life he shared with Nancy and his two beautiful daughters, Megan and Andrea. Every aspect of his life involved the adventurous foursome known as La Famiglia. Richard derived immeasurable pleasure working and relaxing at their horse farm surrounded by family and friends. Richard was larger than life, his spirit and energy ignited every room he entered and inspired every person he encountered. Richard is survived by the love of his life Nancy; his partners in crime and justice daughters, Megan and Andrea; impeccable trained pit bull Prada; beloved parents. Paul and Joan Bambara of West Nyack, N.Y.; supportive and loving sister, Lynda Gach (Ken) also of West Nyack; three wild and crazy bothers, Paul (Lorrie), Michael (Linda) and John (Trish); loyal mother and father-in-law, Sue and Dick Peters as well as numerous nieces, nephews and too many godchildren to name. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Richard Bambara Memorial Fund at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Ave., Mail code 119, Albany, NY, 12208. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union on May 15, 2018.
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I remember Richard as a classmate in Birchwood Elementary in West Nyack, NY, and in several homeroom classes in JR High & High school, Clarkstown South. I remember him as a very funny and fun loving person. I regret loosing touch after high school.

My condolences to his loved ones, he will be missed.

Douglas Amato

School

May 12, 2022

Richard was like a father to me as well as a mentor and a best friend he welcomed me into his beautiful family with open arms and before I knew it Megan and Andrea were my little sisters and Nancy was the mother figure I desperately needed. I am so lucky to consider myself part of the Bambara family and I will spend the rest of my life making Richard proud Richard had taught me so many things, how to live life to the fullest and most of all how to be a man. I will miss his huge heart and even bigger smile and I will be forever grateful of the many life lessons he taught me I wouldn't be the man I am today if it weren't for you Richard. I look forward to meeting you again in heaven

You will be forever missed may you rest In peace

Travis Myers

May 31, 2018

A warm, kind, friendly soul. Always fun to be around. We are truly saddened. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched

Sandy Gach

Friend

May 19, 2018

Nancy and Family,
Very sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times working with Rich in Hyannis, Richfield and St Johnsville. He was a good friend and colleague.

Bob Hurley

May 17, 2018

So sorry for your loss.
Tony ONeill, Michele Ranieri

Michele Ranieri

May 17, 2018

An absolute genuine nice guy always had a smile on his face
My best to nancy and his beautiful daughters god bless

John Mullen

Friend

May 17, 2018

So so sorry for your loss. Clearly will be so missed by all that loved him.

Lee Solow

Acquaintance

May 16, 2018

Richard ,Dan and I were roommates and work together at Packaging Industries in Fresno California .I have so many good memories of us together like water skiing ,riding dirt bikes , camping , driving around in his 64 Corvette . After he moved back to New York we did not keep in touch but I thought of him often. So sorry for your families loss.


Sincerely
Robert Bishop and family

Robert Bishop

May 16, 2018

Hard to believe, seems like just yesterday we were all students @ Birchwood Elemetary. I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out the Bambara family.

Douglas Amato

May 16, 2018

Nancy, Im so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Michelle Cunningham

May 16, 2018

I am still in great disbelief! May your father rest in peace Megan! Although I havent seen you seen college! I will always love you and your family that treated me so well everytime I visited

Betty Ortiz

Classmate

May 15, 2018

Nancy and family I'm so sorry for your loss. So sad. God bless you all.

Joe Cavallo

May 15, 2018

Nancy and family-
our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Linda and David
(morgan linen)

May 15, 2018

a loved one

May 15, 2018

The Clarke's shared your love of cars, good times and most importantly your love of family. We will always be family. Rest in peace!

Lewis Clarke

May 15, 2018

I'm so sorry, what a great guy, still in disbelief. My condolences. Melinda

May 15, 2018

So sorry, Good times and memories from
Cooperstown, NY
RIP ❤ Dn&Db

Dave Neil

Friend

May 15, 2018

Nancy, our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, the father of your children-may Rich
always be as close as your fondest memory.

Carol & Len Squillacioti

Friend

May 15, 2018

Anyone who met Richard, could never forget him !! He will live on in many wonderful memories of many ! He will be greatly missed ! Positive thoughts, prayers and love to you all ! So very sorry.

Deb Cembrinski

Friend

May 14, 2018

Richard Bambara we received the sad news and we are still in disbelief.
We will surely miss you. May your sweet soul Rest In Peace.
Nancy, Megan and Andrea you know we are always here for you girls. We pray for God's Bleasings, pray for comfort, peace and strength through these tough times.
The Clarkes.

Amelia and Lewis Clarke

May 14, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with The Bambara family May God help you through the days to come God Bless

Patty Pogewei

Friend

May 14, 2018

Nancy, we are so sorry. We are keeping you and the Bambara family in our prayers.

Diane Mouser

Friend

May 14, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda & Keith Swanson

Friend

May 14, 2018

Nancy and girls. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely difficult time.

Krista Deuel-Plish

Family

May 14, 2018

Nancy, Megan and Andrea - I cried today with you when I got the news. Hannah loved her some "Andreas daddy!". He is a great man! I will remaining praying for you guys during this horrible time. We love all of you. Rachel and Hannah Ivey too!

Rachel Ivey

Friend

May 14, 2018

Nancy, Megan, and Andrea~ our deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss. Sending love and light to you. Amy, David, T and T

Amy Krogmann

Friend

May 14, 2018

I am so incredibly saddened by this news. Andrea and family - I am thinking of you and will be thinking of you in the weeks and months to come. I have so many memories at your house growing up - Richard was ALWAYS making us laugh. My heart is absolutely broken for you.

Sending hugs and warm thoughts to you all. Xo

Justina Bruno McNamara

Friend

May 14, 2018

Nancy and family, very sorry to hear of your loss, taken much too soon. Hoping that fond memories will help you through this difficult time

Mark DeLuca

Friend

May 14, 2018

So sorry, prayers to your family!

Marcia Simmons

Friend

May 14, 2018

I've read this like 6 times already. Very well said. My heart breaks and this doesn't seem real. Richard was so full of life. I can hear his laugh right now. He will be so missed sooooo much! I'm so sorry for the pain everyone is feeling. Richard I Love You Brother. Until we meet again.

Rick Savage

May 14, 2018

My sincere condolences to all of Richard's family. I worked with him several years ago at Sentinel, he was a good guy and a great boss.

Kelly Kennedy Dingman

Coworker

May 14, 2018

What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. My deepest condolences.

Allison Bradley

Friend

May 14, 2018

Nancy and girls, my deepest sympathy to all of you... prayers for healing and may his memorie be a blessing xo

Lisa Gottlieb

Friend

May 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Richard's family and friends at this very difficult time.

The Staff at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home

May 14, 2018

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