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Richard P.
Oct 17, 2025
90, of West Seneca, NY, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Richard spent 36 years as a Technician with NY Telephone. Richard's greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, late Alice (née Benz), with whom he shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised six children: Lynn (Tod) Wernert, Richard (Mary Ann), John (Jill), Tom (Lewis), Robert (Julie) and Patricia (Benjamin) Barber. He was a proud grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 11. Friends and family may visit Wednesday from 4-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3155 Orchard Park Road in Orchard Park, NY (716) 675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at St. Bernadette's RC Church. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of W.N.Y. at https://www.alz.org/wny. Online register book at www.CANNANFH.com
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James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. - Orchard Park3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Memories and Condolences
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JIM SCIME
Yesterday
RICHIE AND I MET AT BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL IN 1948 AND HAVE KEPT IN TOUCH SINCE. I MOVED TO FLORIDA IN 1974 AND WE CONTINUED OUR FRIENDSHIP OVER THE PHONE.I'M GOING TO MISS TALKING TO HIM ABOUT THE BILLS JIM SCIME HOBE SOUND FLORIDA
KAY DENZ
Yesterday
ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AT VERIZON. RIP
Pat Hayes
Yesterday
Rich, my son Brian & I have such fond memories of breakfast with you and Alice at Manhattan Bagel in Orchard Park on his way to school. You and Alice are back together again. Thank you for your friendship. Pat Hayes
Denise Ventura
October 21, 2025
Mr "G" as I called him was always smiling, happy, and was always there to lend a hand. Vacationing with him and his family was always a good time. He will be greatly missed
Martha Bowers
October 21, 2025
RIP Richy - a lot of great memories from working with you at Verizon.
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