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Richard Wickerham Obituary

Richard Dennis Wickerham, 71, of Schenectady, New York, passed away unexpectedly from COVID with his wife, Margie, by his side on December 1, 2021. There will be no calling hours. A Mass in his honor will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church on Union Street, Schenectady, NY. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Richard may make a contribution to The Richard D. Wickerham Memorial Fund at https://gofund.me/a9f3c70e or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Richard’s Name. For condolences visit deleggefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Dec. 10, 2021.

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Jonathan Reed

March 26, 2025

I´m a little late on this. Didn´t know Richard passed away til now. I need to write this, Richard was a lawyer AND friend of our entire family. He treated us with nothing but kindness.... Thank you Richard, for taking care of the Reed family for many many years. Rest easy friend

Gary and Joann Giorgio

September 6, 2022

We just learned of Richard passing..our deepest condolences.

Daniel and Holly Filicoski

March 10, 2022

We just learned the sad news of Richard's passing. Please accept out deepest condolences. He was our attorney but most of all a kind and dear friend.

Gigi Mealy and Dennis Rubin

December 10, 2021

Margie we are so sorry for your loss
Richard was our dear friend and we will miss him

Linda Young

December 10, 2021

Whenever I think of Richard the first thought is Christian, the second is gentleman and the third is attorney. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that many of us will keep you in our prayers.

Paul E DeLorenzo

December 9, 2021

Our deepest sympathy and thoughts for you on behalf of DeLorenzo, Grass & Dalmata. We had the honor of working with Richard. He is well regarded. God Bless

Carolyn Ausfeld

December 9, 2021

I am so sorry Margie. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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