Richard Lacey Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Richard was born in Endicott NY, the son of Richard H. Lacey and T. Lorraine Begley.
He graduated from Albany High School and Hudson Valley CC, and was a proud car hauler and Teamster for most of his life before semi-retiring to drive for NYS OGS.
Richard will always be remembered for his lively stories and vibrant personality, Saturday morning pancakes, love and admiration for his grandchildren, and the generosity that he showed his family and friends.
Survivors include his daughter, Beth Klein; two sons, Josh Lacey and Kyle Lacey; daughter-in-law Nina Lawrence; son-in-law Evan Klein; granddaughters Rylan and Kennedy; grandson Landon; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Donna S. Lacey, and his sister, Pamela Christie.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 28th between 4 and 7pm In the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home 165 Columbia Tpk. Rensselaer. Funeral services will be 11am on Wednesday October 29th at the funeral Home. Interment will be in East Greenbush Cemetery.
Contributions in Richard's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Lacey, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Make a Donation
in Richard Lacey's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Richard
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Richard's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Lacey's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
