Richard Prem Obituary
1928-2023
Greece: Was the son of Louis and Bessie Prem and was preceded in death by his brother Robert. Dick was a Veteran of the US Marine and served during the Korean War. He was a founding member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Greece NY and a Member of Holy Cross Church in Rochester NY. He was an active member of the Barnard Fire Department and served as their head photographer for many years. He was employed for 35 years at the Eastman Kodak Company and completed his career there in the Corporate Advertising Department, retiring in 1986.
He is survived by wife of 70 years, Cosma Viva Prem; his children, Susan, Terry (Mary), Richard J and Daniel (Kellsie); his five grandchildren, Kyle (Dana) Tyler (Jillian) Abigail, Allison and Anthony.
Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the Barnard Fire Department or the association of choice. For more information or to sign Richard's online guestbook, please visit Meesonfamily.com
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Kathy McMaster
August 12, 2023
My sincere sympathies for your loss. Its been many years since i last saw you at mass. You were a beautiful family. May the happy memories live eternally in your hearts. Kathy McMaster
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