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Richard was a veteran in WWII serving in the Marine Corps. in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1946. Following the war, he married his sweetheart Alma Gilkey in 1947 and they were married 78 years.
He worked as a Foreman with GE for 34 years in Clyde and Auburn and retired in 1985.
His family was everything to him. He enjoyed many sports on TV, especially baseball, and getting together with the boys for coffee at the VFW. Also, a member of St. Joseph The Worker and the VFW.
Survived by his wife, Alma, two daughters, Sue Ann Montemorano of Howell, NJ, and Betty Jo (Frank) Molisani of Clyde, N.Y.; and a son, James (Christine) D'Amato of Canandaigua, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Marisa (Chris) Montemorano Kunkle, Matthew (Jennifer) Montemorano, Kristi (Brian) Henner, Jennifer (Robert) DiPinto, Justin (Rosa) D'Amato, and Allison (Michael) Cuciti; three great-grandchildren, Evers and Lucian Kunkle, and Antonio Cuciti; sister-in-law, JoAnn MCarthy; and many nieces and nephews.
Proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Josephine Bowker; brother, Ralph and Annie D'Amato; son-in-law, James Montemorano; grandparents, Joseph and Jennie Sicuranzo; and uncle, Tony Sicuranzo.
Richard's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Wayne County Nursing Home for their exceptional care.
Funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church in Clyde, N.Y. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Memorials to Wayne County Nursing Home, Activities Department, or St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Arrangements by Pusateri-Canolesio Funeral Home. Visit www.legacy.com
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Sue Maloy
January 23, 2026
1/23/26
Dear Alma & SueAnn,
So sorry to hear about Footie´s death. My sincere sympathy to you each & extended family.
Warmly,
Sue Maloy
Dennis M Fischette
December 23, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Footie. His family are all in my prayers.
Barbara Damato
December 21, 2025
To my Aunt Alma and cousins I am so glad I had the chance to see you all in May at the party for Uncle Richard . He was a great guy always remember the times I spent in Clyde when I was younger..you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Be well. Love Barbara
Lorna(Furman) Lyman
December 20, 2025
Our condolences to the family, Sorry to hear of your loss.Jim graduated in my class.I'm sure Footie will be missed by many.R.i.p. Thoughts&Prayers are with you all.
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Beverly Garrod
December 15, 2025
Alma and family so sorry for your loss
Dana Gage
December 15, 2025
So sorry for your passing. This has been an especially tough time for Sue Ann. She and Alma for sure have been in my thoughts.
Blessings.
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