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Richard DeVolder Obituary
In honor of Richard's wishes all services will remain private. Burial in Newark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Laurel House, 224 Fair Street, Newark, N.Y. 14513 or Humane Society of Wayne County, 1475 County House Road, Lyons, N.Y. 14489 in memory of Richard.
Richard was born the son of the late Charles and Sue (Kotvis) DeVolder on Thursday, January 25, 1934, in Newark, N.Y. Richard grew up in the Newark area, graduating from Newark High School class of 1951. He then worked for the U.S. Postal service, retiring in 1999. Richard served our country during the Korean War in the Navy. He was a member of the Fairville Fire Department from 1956 to 1967, a member of the Newark Volunteer Fire Department, Deluge Hose, and a life member of the VFW, American Legion, and Elks Club in Newark. Richard was an avid reader, stamp, and coin collector. He enjoyed spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle riding into his eighties.
Richard will be remembered by his son, Rick (Shelley) DeVolder Jr.; daughters, Lisa (Doug) Parkison and Tina Gravino; brother, Jim (Sandy) DeVolder; and grandchildren, Jacob, Joel, Lindsey, Derek, Jaime and Shaina; great-grandchild, Dominick; and nieces.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Joan in 2006.
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Timothy McFaul
March 19, 2023
My wife and I are saddened to hear about the passing of a man we called " Fox" We both worked with Dick at the US Post Office. Donna in Lyons and myself in Newark.
I will always be grateful to Dick for all the lessons he taught me as a clerk. He taught me the love of stamp collecting. He gave me the knowledge and desire to become the philatelic clerk in Newark. He was always a dependable coworker. He was there to help any of us with work. I will always remember his unique sense of humor.
One morning he came to work bragging about his " Popeye " arm.
He had torn his bicep bowling and when he made a muscle there was this big ball that formed. It was deformed but because he made light of it , we all burst out laughing. It really kind of resembled Popeye´s bicep.
It was a pleasure and honor to know him. I will truly miss him.
See you in heaven Fox.
Our condolences to the family. He was a treasure.
ROGER FISHER
March 11, 2023
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Dick. I worked with Dick for many years at the Lyons Post Office. He was a pleasure to work with and was one of only a few I missed after his retirement.
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