Richard S. DeWeese

Richard S. DeWeese, age 85, longtime Blue Barns Road resident, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the peaceful surroundings of his own home. He was born on August 23, 1936, in Schenectady, NY to parents Roland and Helen (Smith) DeWeese.

He moved to Rexford when he was young and started school at the one room schoolhouse at the corner of Rt. 146 and River Rd. At the age of 3 he spent 13 months in Sunnyview Hospital with polio. He was active in his school system and was an excellent student. Following graduation, Richard enlisted with the United States Navy. During his time with the US Navy, he qualified in the Nuclear Program and served on three submarines over the course of 12 years, while continuing training in other nuclear systems. Later he went on to work as a production manager for Imitec Inc, in Schenectady NY, producing high temp wire coatings and specialty thermoplastics, until his retirement after more than 20 years of service. Following his retirement, he volunteered at the Center For Disability Services, Inc in Glenville, NY setting up accessible garden systems and designing crafting projects all the while keeping the staff and clients laughing and happy.

He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Paula (Vaughan) DeWeese; father of Carrie (Kathryn Field) DeWeese, and the late Dickie DeWeese; brother of Clyde (Carolyn) DeWeese and the late Jean DeWeese Rashley. He was the proud uncle of some two dozen nieces and nephews who were always in his heart.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the chapel at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. A livestream of the service will be available on Richard's Book of Memories at the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home website.

Interment with military honors will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to Richard's wife to support her care and comfort while she lives with Alzheimer's Disease. Donations can be made through her Go Fund Me link- https://gofund.me/16dd8f50

Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Richard's Book of Memories at www.TownleyWherelerFH.com.