Richard J. Mussaw

Richard J. Mussaw obituary, Phelps, NY

Richard J. Mussaw

Richard Mussaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cheney Funeral Home - Phelps on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Richard J. Mussaw age 84, died peacefully at his home on Monday September 29, 2025.
Friends may call on Saturday (Oct.11) from 10am-12 noon at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. Funeral services will follow at Noon with Pastor Herb Wagner officiating.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice 756 Pre-Emption Road Geneva, NY 14456.
Richard was born on July 29, 1941 in Rochester, NY the son of the late Emory and Lillian McDonald Mussaw. Richard enjoyed a simple life and loved his family. He was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
He is survived by his partner and wife of 41 years Joann Mussaw And her sons Jason Sennett and Jonathan Armstrong. Richards sons, Dean, Jody and Shawn His ex-wife and friend Judi Blankenberg Grandchildren Kayla, Brittney, Tyler and Kelsey Mussaw Shelby Norsen Nealcha, Hannah, Taylor Mussaw Alexis, Liam and Holden Sennett Ayla Armstrong 4 great-grandchildren Siblings Roy (Marge) Mussaw Ron (Laurie) Mussaw Don (Connie) Mussaw James (Debbie) Mussaw Debbie (Bill) VonBramer Dan Mussaw Tim (Mary) Mussaw Many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his son Richard Mussaw. Siblings Joseph, William, Flora McCraken, Arlene Knutowitz, Floyd and Robert.
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