Photo courtesy of Freay Funeral Home - Mayville
Mayville, New York
WESTFIELD- Richard “Ricky” D. Spoon, 30, of Mayville and formerly of Westfield, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2020 while participating in a fitness challenge in Chino, CA.
He was born August 22, 1989 in Dunkirk, NY, the son of Dennis and Carol (Kimbel) Spoon.
Ricky was a graduate of Westfield Academy and Central School class of 2007. He then went on to graduate from Southeast Lineman Training Center. Ricky worked as a lineman with National Grid in Stow, NY.
Ricky was a health and fitness enthusiast participating in weightlifting, competing in fitness challenges and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and archery. Ricky loved to travel the world with his wife, Kaitlin, as well as going on hiking adventures with his wife and dog Charlie. Most of all he loved spending time with family and was the “best uncle” to his nieces and nephews. His motto was always to live a life worth living and make the most of every day.
Ricky is survived by his loving wife Kaitlin (Bova) Spoon, whom he married August 26, 2017 in Angola, NY, their unborn child and four legged pal Charlie, his parents; Dennis and Carol Spoon of Sinclairville, NY, two sisters; Jenna Spoon of Sinclairville, NY, and Kassie (Brent) Goff of Brunswick, GA, two brothers; Robert (Dena) Spoon of Mayville, NY, and Justin (Jaci) Spoon of Kennedy, NY, his grandfather; Richard Kimbel, aunts; Paula (Scott) Rath, Gloria Spoon, Bonnie Kinney, Cheryl (Meryl) Truesdail, and Beverly (Ken) Emory, uncles; Jeff Kimbel, Jon Kimbel, and Robert (Connie) Spoon, his father and mother in-law; Martin and Barbara Bova, two sister in-laws; Jennifer (David) Miller, and Madeline (Thomas) Patterson, twelve nieces and nephews who all thought the world of him; Hunter, Nicholas, and Brayden Goff; Riley and Haylie Spoon; Luke and Jenna Waters; Khloey and David Miller; Thomas, Claire, and Wyatt Patterson; many cousins and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Robert and Evelyn Spoon.
All services will be private. A celebration of life will take place at a later time and place to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made for his baby arriving in October to the “In Memory of Richard Spoon” trust fund at Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union, 19-21 E. Main Street, Westfield, NY 14787.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
Read MoreSpooner, Bob I am very sorry to hear about your brother, I can not even imagine what you and your family are going thru - my prayers are with you
Maria Monagan
July 05, 2020 | Jamestown, NY | Coworker
Our deepest sympathy to the family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave & Nancy Kingsley
Dave & Nancy Kingsley
July 05, 2020 | Falconer, NY | Friend
We are Sending sympathy to your family.
From: Justin and Jaci's friends in Kansas.
Truman & Leona Woellhof
July 01, 2020 | Oakhill, KS | Friend
Kaitlin, I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I hope that you can lean on your Chautauqua friends and family during this difficult time. Steve Johnston
Steven Johnston
July 01, 2020 | Fredonia, NY | Coworker
Kaitlin: Our deepest sympathy at your profound loss. Just know that you have our support behind you.
Debi Fuller
July 01, 2020 | Mayville, NY
You will be deeply missed by a lot of people young man. R.I.P. Ricky
John Chapman
July 01, 2020 | WESTFIELD, NY | Friend
My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family of an amazing young man. Rest In Peace Ricky
Dana Baker
July 01, 2020 | Westfield, NY | Friend
Ricky was a gym rat like myself! We worked out at the gym together and although he could lift a lot more then me. I enjoyed our jokes about the Summer people and how he almost got kicked out of the gym for expressing his love of said summer people!
Ricky was a great guy and he loved Kate so much!! Stay strong to his family and friends! Rest easy Ricky!
Kendall Mulkins
June 30, 2020 | Friend