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Richard Clancey Obituary

Richard W. (Ricky) Clancey, age 58, a resident of Erie passed away Wednesday December 2, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born January 16,1951 in Erie the son of the late Paul J. and Helen Ann Murray Clancey. Ricky loved music and watching TV game shows and action movies. He also enjoyed painting and being with his special friends at the group home. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Paul Clancey, Jr. Ricky is survived by a brother, Tim Clancey of Erie along with many cousins including his special cousin, Jean Minton. He is further survived by his group home family which includes Scott Horsemanko, Sharon Makay, Leroy, David, and Tom and all the loving people and caregivers from Lakeshore Community Services. Friends are invited to call at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and are invited to attend Prayer Services there Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barber National Institute, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 4, 2009.

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Eric West

December 4, 2009

The early morning rush to West 10TH street.Say "good morning" to Mrs. Clancey as I head through the front door to Ricky's room.Say "Hi" to Tim as he makes coffee for our java fueled conversations.Rickys ready to get his day started (He would get pissed off if I made him miss the bus to school!)As Ricky and I head out the door to the bus, I wish him a good day, but I can't heip to notice the grin he has everytime he takes a seat.Rest In Peace Ricky.Tim, I'm sorry for your loss. Always a friend,Eric

December 4, 2009

Tim:

We are sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Blessings,

Chris and Jennie Hagerty

Elizabeth Horsemanko

December 4, 2009

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Ricky. Both the Clancy Family & the Lakeshore family. My heart is heavy right now, but I am so grateful to Rick for all the wonderful things he has taught me & My husband through out the 6 years he was in my life!I will always have deep love for you even though you are not with us anymore. I hope that you are at eace now, & are with Paul & your mom & dad! I'm gonna miss the friendship buddy! Love you forever!

Scott Horsemanko

December 4, 2009

Richard has been my friend for the past 6 years...I feel so blessed to have had him in my life.I want to thank you Ricky, for all you have taught me. You have made me a better father, husband & person.And as you would always say Ricky,"Thank you, no thank me!" Love Scott Horsemanko

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