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FARMINGDALE- Richard Matthew Acker, 67, passed away November 15, 2022.
Born on June 7, 1955, in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Dorothea (Thomas) Acker Rose and Ralph Henry Rose.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his; brothers, John T. Acker, Paul F. Acker (Carol Acker), niece Linda Acker, and nephew John F. Acker.
Richard is survived by his sister Karen Rose Littleton, sister-in-law Donna Acker, nieces Michelle Acker and Lauren Littleton; nephew Thomas Acker (Jennifer Acker), and great nephews Joel and Paul Acker.
He graduated from St. Patrick's Institute, Albany, NY; Columbia High School, East Greenbush, NY; Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY; and College of St. Rose, Albany, NY.
Richard started out in his career as an elementary school teacher in Catskill, NY, served as a Director for Sunshine Daycare, NY and Bright Horizons, CT, and co-owned a specialty store in Portland. Later in life Richard returned to school to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. He was working as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at the Mid Coast Medical Group Urology.
His hobbies included quilting, road tripping, going to amusement parks to ride roller coasters, and reading.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Richard's honor to the Dempsey Center or the Marginal Way Preservation Fund.
A celebration of Richard's life will be held at the end of December in Ogunquit, Maine and in East Greenbush, New York. Details will be updated on Richard's Facebook page.
Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting www.khrfuneralhomes.com
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Frank
November 20, 2024
Just missing my friend. I miss the great times we had, the laughs, and those last minute, unplanned trips.
David Acker
November 12, 2024
Richard you and I were classmates at HVCC, It is ironic that all the professors though we were related, It made us laugh, You were a good student and funny to be around, I know you are in the other dimension of goodness, I knew your heart even though we are not related Requiem Extremum
David E. Acker
Alice Hakimian Senrick
February 20, 2023
Rich and I worked together 49 years ago at the East Greenbush Kmart. He was a kind man and fu
n to be around. He always had a smile and was the best store Santa at Christmas. Rest in Peace .
Frank Kelso
December 31, 2022
Richard, my friend, I will miss you. I have so many memories of our road trips, joke telling, and your optimism. I will always the all nighter we pulled when you helped me to get a research paper ready for review. Thank you for your authenticity in life.
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Diana Albert Ellis
December 17, 2022
I went to Columbia High school with Rich. He was a wonderful person and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. We always had fun in homeroom. Always getting in trouble ! I will miss our Facebook messages. He was one of a kind. Rest in Peace my friend.
Amy Bosinske
November 29, 2022
Richard was an amazing man. It was my privilege to work with him, and call him friend. We bonded over Italian and Sicilian food. I will miss him tremendously. My condolences to his family.
Ally
November 28, 2022
I am so saddened to hear of Richard's passing. He was such a kind, sweet soul and I am honored to have known him these last few years. He will be remembered fondly. There will always be a few people who touch our lives in such a profound and positive way. Richard was one of these people. Rest easy, my friend.
Lorraine Sheffield
November 25, 2022
From the day I met him I knew he was going to be an asset to our team here at MCMG URO Dept .and a great friend. He was kind, considerate, respectful, willing to do anything here that needed to be done. The patients as well as staff enjoyed his presence. I will miss you Richard but will never forget you. Your spirit will always be with us.
Myra Thiboutot
November 23, 2022
Richard was a very special man and exceptional friend. He will be remembered with Love, Respect, and Pride in being fortunate enough to call him "Friend". He was also my "Work Husband" and we had a lot of fun with that. I will miss him terribly and will never forget the wonderful person he was.
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