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Richard Cioppa Obituary

Cioppa, Richard D.
COLONIE - Richard D. Cioppa, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. A public visitation will take place on Friday, January 30, 2026, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205, from 3 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at City View Church, 133 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, N.Y. 12302, at 11 a.m. To view the full obituary, please visit Newcomeralbany.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 27, 2026.

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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Colonie

343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

City view Church

133 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302

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