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Deric Hersey Obituary

Deric S. Hersey, 44, of Schenectady, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2015. Born July 30, 1970 to parents, Donald and Beverly Hersey. Deric spent his early childhood growing up and attending Galway Elementary School, before moving to Schenectady in his early teens, to continue his education at Mont Pleasant High School. Deric was employed at Metzger Carpet Cleaning for the past 16 years. His greatest joy and happiness was his children, spending time with friends and his family. Deric's smile, laughter and unending sense of humor will be missed and remembered by all who knew him. Besides his parents, Deric is survived by his son, Deric "Boo" Hersey Jr.; daughters, Summer Hersey and Naquita Hersey; companion and mother of his children, Marion Winner; sister, Carrie Rabideau; brother, Scott Hersey; many "adopted" family members; numerous close friends, including Calvin Poole and Chauncey VanPatten; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Light's Funeral Home, 1428 State St., Schenectady, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Park View Cemetery. To express online condolences, visit www.sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Jun. 7, 2015.

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Tina Ferguson Munchbach

June 12, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of this. Many smiles and much laughter was had whenever time was spent with Deric. My sincere condolences to the family.

GABREE LAMICA FAMILY

June 9, 2015

RIP DERIC U WILL B MISSED ANY NEVER FORGOT REST IN PEACE WITH THE ANGLES

lamica

June 9, 2015

Godspeed my friend now your at peace

lamica family

June 9, 2015

Godspeed my friend now your at peace

Heather Brophy

June 8, 2015

Hadn't been able to see you in a long time but I'll always remember you and you will be very missed. R.I.P Uncle Deric!

hoss canton

June 8, 2015

sitting home on this rainy day thinking about youwe definitely had some good times definitely had some bad times what the last 7 months will definitely good times I miss you my friend god bless you you definitely taken way too earlyI will go tomorrow to put you in the final resting place one of the most hardest things I'll ever have to do rest in peace my friend

June 8, 2015

what can I say D what can I say sitting home on this rainy day not looking forward to what I have to do tomorrowthinking about you looking at your picture I miss you my friend we had some good times we had some bad times but the last 7 months will definitely good timestill tomorrow my friendI will put you and your final resting until we meet again my friend until we meet againfly high with the angel taking way too early yourFriend Hoss

June 8, 2015

R.I.P., D....you will be loved and missed.

deric hersesy jr

June 7, 2015

I love you dad for ever and always fly high and watch over us gone but never forgotten

Kristen Vanpatten

June 7, 2015

Love u Uncle D u will be missed <3 Love monkey girl <3

Stephanie gravell

June 7, 2015

Well my friend till we meet again I know we lost contact and hadn't seen each other in awhile but god has called you home to be with him I will always remember you for now it's time to say goodbye to a friend a father and son and uncle you will be missed by many r.i.p deric till we meet again

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