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Richard Holdridge Obituary
Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (April 5) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Newark Cemetery.
Memorials, in his memory, may be made to the Newark-Arcadia Historical Society, 120 High Street. Newark, New York 14513 or the House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, New York 14432.
Mr. Holdridge was born on August 15, 1945, in Auburn, the son of late Donald and Muriel Meade Holdridge. A 1963 graduate of Red Creek High School, he went on to earn a business degree from SUNY Canton. Rich embarked on many careers over the years. He was an agent for NY Life Insurance; owned the Nice-N-Easy Store on Newark's South End and the Ponderosa Restaurant on West Union Street. He was a long time member of the Newark Country Club and for a few years was the manager. For the last 15 years, Rich has been a real estate agent with Nothnagle, here in Newark. Rich recently served as President of the Newark Arcadia Historical Society. He was also a member of the Newark Rotary; served on the board of the Newark Chamber of Commerce and was a Past President for the Wayne County Chapter, American Cancer Society.
Rich is survived by his two sons; Mark and Brent (Kim), both of the Dallas, Texas area; two grandchildren, Caleb and Carly; a brother, David of Fair Haven.
He was predeceased by his wife Carol in 2010.
Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyand sonsfuneralhome.com.
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JoAnn & Bob Mincemoyer
April 27, 2014
We will miss Rich's smile and laugh. We will remember his dedication to improve our schools and community. We will always be thankful for the wisdom he shared with us when our children took a less traveled road to graduation. He will always be remembered.
Lauren Dates
April 5, 2014
Rickey was a "spark plug" in our high school, his classmates will miss him....
Bill DeCook
April 2, 2014
I remember first meeting Rich when I worked at Carroll's Rest. now Burger King.
He was the manager and turn out to be a good friend. He will be missed dearly.
Rest in Peace Rich.
Jim Switzer
April 2, 2014
Sincere condolences to all family members. I wokred with Rich as an associate real estate broker on varied contracts (from the Ontario Nothnagle office) and on varied local history projects through my (current) role as president of the Bd Directors of Heritage Square Museum operated by the Historical & Landmark Preseravtion Society here in Ontario. Rich shared his talents and time with many for the benefit of our county and our community. May he rest in peace.
paul cramer
April 2, 2014
Good by old friend,Carol is waiting for you.
Bob & JoAnn DeJohn
April 1, 2014
Brent, Kim & Mark heartfelt sympathy to all of you Your dad will be missed for his sense of humor and kindness. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim & Teresa Hurley
April 1, 2014
Will sorely miss our daily get-togethers over coffee. Rich was a great guy and an asset to our community. Rest in peace, my friend.
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