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Derrick Lich Obituary

PALMYRA - Lich, Derrick E.; died on Friday, December 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at the Western Presbyterian Church of Palmyra. A reception will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Please consider donations in Derrick's memory to Pal-Mac Youth Lacrosse, c/o Palmyra Community Center, 424 Stafford St., Palmyra, N.Y. or to Roc E6 Lacrosse, 62 Erie Crescent, Fairport, N.Y. 14450 or online @ www.RocE6.org

Derrick was born on October 1, 1977 in Norfolk, Nebraska the son of Terry D. and Darlene Groteluschen Lich. He worked as a project engineer for Costich Engineering in Rochester, N.Y. Derrick and the former Julie Alessi were married on June 1, 2002 in Canandaigua, N.Y. Derrick had a passion for Pal-Mac Lacrosse and Nebraska Football. He enjoyed building things and exploring craft breweries. His greatest joy was his wife, sons and family.

Derrick is survived by his wife Julie Lich; sons Riley, Peyton and Carson Lich; father Terry Lich; mother Darlene Groteluschen Lich; sister Angela Svoboda; brothers Brian Lich, Curtis Lich and Chris Lich; mother-in-law Nancy (Tom) McGrath; father-in-law Tom Alessi; brother-in-law Mike (Jen) Alessi; several nieces and nephews and many friends including the Maple Avenue Crew.

In honor of Derrick, Please wear Pal-Mac Red or casual clothes to the service.

"GO BIG RED"

Online condolences @www.rlyostfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Dec. 10, 2024.

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