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Richard Whitley Obituary
CANANDAIGUA: June 10, 2009. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Martha Whitley; sister, Barbara Fedun. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn; children, Catherine (Tim) Spencer, Nancy (Jimmy) Smith, Beth (T) Siebert; proud grandfather of Andrew, Mackenzie, Emma Spencer, Conor, Camerann, Owen Smith, Amanda, Adam Siebert; In-laws, Robert and Sandy Pearl, Gordy Litster, 2 nieces. Dick loved life to the fullest. His love for his family, friends, Buffalo Bills and Bristol Harbour exemplified his passion for life.
Friends may call TODAY, 4-7 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, 10 AM at Peace of Christ Parish at St. Ambrose Church, 25 Empire Blvd. Friends are invited to bring a written memory or photo of Dick for the family's Memory Book. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made for Childhood Leukemia, The Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, 300 East River Rd., PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627. To light a candle in memory visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Whitley
Anne Brennan
June 24, 2009
Mrs. Whitley, Cathy, Nancy, Beth, I was so sad to hear the news. There was nobody like your Dad.He made us feel so welcome in your home. And what fun we always had!I feel so lonesome and wish we could be back together on Eastgate.I'm sending my love to all of you. Anne Keegan Brennan
Dave & Peg Haus
June 20, 2009
Dear Marilyn & Family: Our prayers go out to all of you. We will all miss Dick and his friendly personality,jokes,golf and cigar. So sorry we could not visit but glad Dave got to talk to him on the phone. Hope all is well with you and please stay in touch as will we. Dick can now "Rest in Peace" .
Love Dave & Peg Haus
Kim Kayes (Boudens)
June 15, 2009
I am so very sorry and sad about the loss of your husband/dad.... I have wonderful memories of your dad and my dad playing softball all those years ago and our dads dragging us kids to watch them. You will always have wonderful memories of your dad and keep those close to your heart. With sympathy and prayers, Kim (Boudens)
Hetty Keegan
June 15, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Whitley. I'll neve forget all the good times Anne and I had up at your house and how good he was to us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Hetty
June 15, 2009
Dear Marilyn, Our golfing "dogs" will certainly miss Dick at Bristol Harbour.His laugh was so contagious. He always made us smile and laugh with his corny jokes even when the golf scores were horrible! We are sure Dick is hitting every fairway in God`s course and making every putt. And then in his free time, he is welcoming people and unloading their golf bags at the gates of Heaven, just as he did at Bristol Harbour. Dick will always be there for us at the golf course. No matter the circumstances it is always difficult to say good-by. Our thoughts are with you all.
Lois and Charlie Marsh
Suzanne Skentzos
June 14, 2009
I feel very priviledged to have known Dick, if even for just a short time. He made me feel so much at home in Florida. I will treasure those memories and the fun we had.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Marilyn and the entire family and my prayers are with all of you.
Bob Keenan
June 14, 2009
Friend and mentor, my relationship with Dick while at Aetna and after, provided some of my best memories. I will miss him. Marilyn and family will be in my prayers.
Judy Costich-Gordon
June 13, 2009
Good times were had in the Valley off Kings Hwy.and at Christ the King.
Barbara hope you are well . We had good times at St Ambrose.
Michael A. Palmieri
June 13, 2009
I was deeply saddened to read of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Whitley family. May God bless you all at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Palmieri
George Smith
June 13, 2009
I will always remember Christmas eve and the visits from Santa, Dicky was always so excited when Santa would call his name. Christmas will never be the same and we will miss him dearley.
All our love and prayers to your family.
George & Kathie Smith
Eileen Marchand
June 12, 2009
I will always remember the Sunday Buffalo Bills games at your house, the 4th of July picnics, the trips to the Adirondacks and the many gatherings with our families. I have so many great childhood memories of your dad and will always treasure them. I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers, take care.
Eileen Wygal Marchand
Robert Hyland
June 12, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the Whitley Family. I worked with Dick in the Aetna Claim Deptartment in Hartford for a number of years. He was truly one of the most unforgetable characters and nicest guys I ever met.
June 12, 2009
My prayers are with you,I remember Richard from walking to school in the 40's and 50's with all our classmates.
God Bless,
A grammer school
classmate,Shirley(Dorsey)Osborne Satellite Beach, Florida
June 12, 2009
Our thought and prayers to the whole family. Vacations in Florida won't be the same.
Craig, Karen, Colin and Aidan Coykendall
Linda Kramb
June 12, 2009
The Whitley family was my 2nd family growing up on Westgate/Eastgate. Their loss will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved Dick. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Linda Maley Kramb
June 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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