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Richard Sourdiff Obituary
Age: 35 • Milton, VT
Richard N. Sourdiff Jr., 35, the only child of Richard N. Sourdiff Sr. and Barbara Gail (Mackay) Sourdiff, passed away into heaven on February 6, 2016, after a 3 year battle with brain cancer.
Ricky was born on April 24, 1980 in Burlington, VT.
He graduated from Burlington High School, loved listening to Country Music, bowling, fishing, dancing, flags, plus he loved giving and receiving lots of hugs.
Rick is survived by his father, Richard Sourdiff Sr.; his step-mother, Sheila Carrassi Sourdiff; 2 step-sisters, Heather Hamlin and Rochelle Vopenka and her husband Lukas; step-grandparents, Sheryl Osgood and Anthony Carrassi, as well as several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Rick was predeceased by his mother, Barbara Gail MacKay, his maternal grandparents John and Barbara MacKay, and his paternal grandparents Joseph and Geneieve Sourdiff.
Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, February 10th from 12:00-3:00 pm, with a Service @ 3:00 pm at the Corbin & Palmer Funeral Chapel, 9 Pleasant Street, Essex Junction, VT.
The family wishes to thank The Howard Center of Burlington, V.N.A. Hospice, The Cleft Palate Clinic, and The UVM Oncology Department.
A special thanks go to his loving caregivers and second family Tonya Willard, Lisa Sourdiff, Jody & Peter Delude for their dedication and hard work on Ricky's behalf to make his life more comfortable and rewarding.
Gifts in his memory can be made to: Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446, The Howard Center of Burlington, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3J, Burlington, VT 05401, or to The Cleft Palate Clinic, C/O UVM Medical Center, 111 Colchester Ave., Burlington, VT 05401.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Sourdiff
Gina Brandolino
February 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I can remember Ricky from school and how sweet he was with a gigantic laugh and smile.
Mary Beth Naas
February 10, 2016
Ricky was always such a sweet and loving soul. I'm so sad to hear of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Ricky.
Jessica Bruce (Barber)
February 10, 2016
I will always remember Ricky being such a positive free spirit and brightening the halls of Burlington high school. Sorry for the family loss.
Joyce Spaulding
February 9, 2016
Ricky you are surely going to be missed. you had a great since of humer and was kind to everyone.I am so sorry for your loss.Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family..
Claire Chamberlain
February 9, 2016
Dear Uncle Dick,
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the fun times you had with him and that he is with his mom once again.
Bob Chagnon
February 9, 2016
I'M sorry for your loss Ricky was a good person.
Dwaine and sandy Hood
February 9, 2016
sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lori king
February 9, 2016
My thoughts an prayers go out to the family for your loss of Rick... So sad so young may you fly high with the angles .. R.I.P. Rick never forgotten...
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