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Rick Colvin Obituary
An exceptional and dedicated father, devoted husband and extremely loyal friend, Rick enjoyed music, movies, books, golf, and above all, entertaining Nick, Tammy and his wealth of friends with his relentless wit and razor sharp humor. A central figure of the Park Oxford neighborhood for many years, he helped define the heart and soul of the Red & White grocery in ways those who were there can truly understand. We are all going to miss him dearly.
A Graveside Service will be held TODAY, Thursday, 1:30 PM at Irondequoit Cemetery, 3671 Culver Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rick may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons St., East Syracuse NY 13057. To light a candle in memory visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Colvin
6 Entries
Lisa Britt
July 31, 2010
I knew Rick as a loving and involved father when I was blessed to have his son Nick in my first and second grade class. I was always impressed with the vast array of musical and artistic experiences Rick and Tammy provided to their son, who clearly seemed to be the center of their world. Nick was a patient, sensitive, altruistic, intelligent, and insightful boy -- qualities that he surely inherited and cultivated in the loving environment he has been raised in. My prayers go out to him and Tammy, as well as to all of Rick's other family and friends.
Andrew
July 22, 2010
I worked with Rick at the Red & White grocery store. My fondest memories were of him spinning record after record, all great music, all genres. For years afterward, whenever I bought a record, the thought went through my head, "yeah, but would Rick like this?" He was a good friend and a kind man to me and my friends who, at the time, must have been full of annoying teenager tendencies. A patient soul and a mentor to many although he may not have known it.
chris s
July 21, 2010
Rick was a great guy and will be missed. He was interested in many things (a movie wizard), funny, kind, and always encouraging those around him to better their lives.
-Mike
July 9, 2010
Rick was a great guy, and always fun to be around, and yet another of the great ones taken far too soon. My heart goes out to his family, and close friends.
I'll always remember Rick in his Oxford St apartment (his most natural environment), listening to cool LPs from artists I'd never heard of, looking mahvelous wearing his "Right To Arm Bears" poker t-shirt while trying not give up any tells that he was in possession of the "pat" hand! Good times!
RIP, man, until we meet again.
Sid Reedhead
July 8, 2010
Rick was taken from this world too soon but, his memory will live on forever in the hearts and minds of his family and friends.
Scott
July 8, 2010
Rick was the best friend anyone could have. Anyone who knew Rick was touched by his gentle nature, and of course his awesome sense of humor. He was such a loving, caring person. He will be missed dearly. I love you man.
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