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Richard GALLIVAN Obituary
Age 82, of Geneseo, passed away peacefully Sunday on his 44th wedding anniversary, January 31, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond "Sonny" and Catherine Gallivan, brother, Paul (Alice) Gallivan, son-in-law, David Bol and brother-in-law, Robert Dietrich. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sally Riley Gallivan, children, Senator Patrick (Mary Pat) Gallivan, Karyn (Joyce Maudie) Gallivan, Tracey (Jimmy) Crowley, Captain (ret-NYSP) Neil (Jen Reschke) Gallivan, Shannon Bol, Erin Weaver, Sean (Jen) Gallivan, Ryan (Julie) Gallivan, grandchildren, Conor, Jenna, Matthew, Claire, Catherine, Connor, Katie, Lizzie, Ali, Danny, David, Clare, Joseph, Michael, Nate, Isaac and Peter, siblings, Robert (Nan) Gallivan, Donald (Sheila) Gallivan, Mary Lou Dietrich, Rev. Msgr. David Gallivan, Kathryn (Jim) Kelley, Kevin (Ginna) Gallivan, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Dick was born January 29, 1939 in Buffalo, NY the son of Raymond "Sonny" and Catherine Herlihy Gallivan. He was a graduate of Bishop Timon High School in Buffalo and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Buffalo State College. Dick was a former member of the Buffalo Fire Department. He retired as a Captain of the New York State Police and was an Adjunct Professor at Corning Community College. After retirement he founded, owned and operated Hunt County Realty in Geneseo and served on the Geneseo Village Board of Trustees and Planning Board. He was a member and Past President of the Geneseo Rotary Club where he was presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. He was longtime Rotary Summer Festival Chairman and Summer Concert Series Chairman. Dick also served on the Board of Directors of the New York State Special Olympics, as President of the Livingston County Chapter of the American Cancer Society and as a member of the Livingston County Traffic Safety Committee. Dick served as Superintendent of Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 4-8 PM at the Rector-Hicks Funeral Home, 111 Main St. in Geneseo. Funeral Services will be Private. Burial will be in Temple Hill Cemetery in Geneseo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Geneseo Rotary Club, P.O. Box 216, Geneseo, NY 14454. To share a memory with the family or leave a condolence, visit Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com
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Tim Brady
June 13, 2021
My dad (Dan Brady) introduced me to Dick at the Geneseo summer festival several years ago. Dick and my dad were friends when they were young growing up in Buffalo. After our introduction, whenever I saw Dick in town or at the festival, he always greeted me warmly. I was so impressed at how he took the time to ask about my kids, wife and my dad and showed a genuine interest in connecting with me. In was truly inspiring to see how he was so committed to the success of the Geneseo summer festival. I’ll truly miss seeing him around town and the connection we made through my dad.
Jason Saramak
February 6, 2021
Pat and MaryPat my deepest condolences to you and the entire family. Dick was a great man I enjoyed our conversations during the campaigns and his words of encouragement.
Thomas Weldgen
February 4, 2021
To the Family and friends - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Dick when he was President of Geneseo Rotary during one of the 18 years that I made up there, while I was working at CPAC. He was so enthusiastic about Rotary and about the local community and projects. I frequently sat at same table with Dick and enjoyed his humor and stories! He was a very involved member of the Community, and is missed.
Florian Komorowski
February 3, 2021
To Patrick, Neil and all family members. My deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Your Love for him, memories and photos will live on during this most difficult times. Praying for you all.
Dennis Prygon
February 2, 2021
Condolences to you and your family
John & Breeda O Brien Rylane Ireland
February 2, 2021
To the extended Gallivan family Please accept our sincere condolences on the sad passing of your dear Dad grandad brother I had the pleasure of meeting him and Sally when they visited us here in Rylane some years back a lovely gentle couple our thoughts and prayers are very much with you all at this sad time May Richard´s gentle soul rest in peace
Josephine & Emily Maguire - Ireland
February 2, 2021
Deepest sympathy to the Gallivan Family on the death of Richard. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. May Richard rest in peace.
Alan Butler
February 2, 2021
Senator Gallivan, I am sorry for the loss of your father. I didn't know him but he raised a fine son according to my father (Jerry Butler). My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Jim Fratangelo
February 2, 2021
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was ahead of me on Troop School roster. Shield 2525, mine was 2526. He was one hellava good guy.
Raymond J. 3rd. Hoelscher
February 2, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Gallivan family. Patrick Gallivan was a friend of my family. He was also a friend of of a friend of mine, Peter Scaccia. May your family have better days ahead........
Lawrence Dorchak
February 2, 2021
Sympathies and prayers to you and your family
Joan Lutz
February 2, 2021
My sincere condolences to your family. Dick was always kind and a true professional to know and work for with NYSP.
Ralph Pratt
February 2, 2021
Pat sorry to hear of your Dads passing our sincere condolences to you and your family your father was a great man May he Rest In Peace Ralph and Debra Pratt
Daniel Michael Okoniewski
February 2, 2021
Thoughts are with you Sally! Dan
Judy Wakefield
February 1, 2021
Please know that your friends love you and here for you Love you Sally
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