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Dale Rickard Obituary
Dale was born on Aug. 9, 1975 in Oneida the son of James R. and Debbie Ringrose Rickard.
He was a graduate of Oneida High School class of 1994 and also graduated from Cazenovia College and St. John Fisher College with a degree in Anthropology.
Dale had been employed with The GAP in Manhattan for the last three years and was just recently promoted to assistant district manager.
He married Amy Gornikiewicz on Aug. 3, 2002 in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Dale was a family man. He was a dedicated and loving father, son, brother, and friend. He appreciated the simple and important things in life. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors with his son and two dogs. He loved to read and was a history buff. He was the type of person to stop and help someone in need. He had a big heart and will be truly missed by all who were touched by him.
Surviving is his wife Amy, one son Ewan Rickard; his parents James and Debbie Rickard of Oneida; a sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Jason Neff of Oneida ;one niece Michaela Neff ;and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
You may view obituary and send a message of condolence online at:
www.ironsidefuneralhome.com
Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 21, 2011 at noon from the Ironside Funeral Home, Inc. 342 Main Street Oneida with the Rev. Ann Wicks officiating. Interment will be made in Glenwood Cemetery Oneida. Friends are invited and may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday prior to the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Rickard
Natalee Tapia
May 17, 2021
Rip dale will always remember you.
David Charriez
May 13, 2019
Miss you buddy. May God continue to bless and comfort your family during this time of remembrance.
Karen and Jose Alvarez
May 13, 2012
Still and forever in our hearts and minds. LOVE to all the family.
December 16, 2011
Amy, Ewan, and all of Dale's Family,
You all are still in our thoughts and prayers. We hope God is helping you thru your pain and sorrow and just know others are going thru this with you. May God continue to Bless All of you each day. Dale will never be forgotten. He was a very special person and brought something special to all those who knew him.
Much love to all of you,
Jose and Karen Alvarez
isabel lancaster
December 15, 2011
amy- you probably don't remember me but i was friends with dale when you lived in va. i was trying to look for you guys as i knew you guys had moved back to ny. i found this instead and i'm completely shocked and disappointed in myself that i didn't try to look him up sooner. dale worked at brookstone and i worked at lindt, he would come by and chit chat and i'd even been to a few of your parties. dale was a great person, so kind and funny and i'm so sorry for your loss.
Amy Falk
June 21, 2011
Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I was friends with Dale in High School and he was always such a great person. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember him with love. Amy (Dunn) Falk, RI
andrew lessey
June 20, 2011
dam i don't even know what to say, when the news got to me about his passing my heart drooped dale was one of the few people i respected not only at banana but in my life, he
was one of a few people that gave me a fair shot and treated me fairly, theres not a day
that goes by that he doesn't cross my mind, my heart goes out to his wife and son ,i pray little man grows up to know the goodness his father brought in people's lives and nothing else ... i use to call him mr efficient :-) i will pay my respects to you sir every year like clock work you will be missed..................drew
June 7, 2011
To Amy, Ewan and Dale's family- I am truly sorry for your loss. There are no words that can lessen or erase the remorse you are feeling, all you have is the mild comfort of knowing he is in a better place with GOD now. I will keep you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.
GOD Bless,
Daniel J. Krzyzanowicz
Fran Kaus
June 4, 2011
Amy . . . I am so sorry to hear about your great loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you - Fran Kaus
Lori Krzyzanowicz-Macakanja
June 4, 2011
Amy,
I just found out about Dale. I can't even find the words. I am so so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We Love You!
Aunt Patty
June 4, 2011
A day doesn't go by that I don't think about you and wish that things could have turned out differently. You left behind an amazing wife and a son who will carry a part of his Dad with him forever. So you still live on through that precious little boy.
Kathie O'Brien-Lenhart
June 2, 2011
Dale you were a great guy in high school always nice to everyone !! You will be missed !! <3
Shanise Irons
May 28, 2011
I didn't know you very well but you were always very nice to me. You will be missed.
David Charriez
May 26, 2011
My most heartfelt condolences, prayers & blessings go out to Dales family. I had the pleasure of meeting Dale at Banana about 3 years ago & we always had a good laugh and heart to hearts in the stockroom office. Dale was a straight shooter, respected & loved. There was never a dull moment with him, God blessed me with an opportunity to know him. Now I pray in Jesus name for your family to be blessed & comforted. Dale you will be missed by many...Paz y amor siempre
Lisa Congden
May 25, 2011
Debbie and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
welda datus
May 25, 2011
i was shocked to hear that dale had left. I will truly miss his personality and honesty. What an amazing man he was! Full of life and love for his son, Ewan. Every time I saw Dale he would tell me everything that Ewan was doing and while he was telling me how Ewan is now discovering and getting into things, there was a glow In his eyes. I'm gonna miss you Dale!
Tom & Marilyn Schoonmaker
May 23, 2011
We are so deeply saddened. For many years we just lived around the corner and we got to see Dale grow into such a great person. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bob, Debbie and Anne Marie.
Erin (Davies) Baillie
May 22, 2011
I have fond childhood memories of Dale and his sister Anne growing up around the corner in Oneida.
Thinking of Dale's family at this sad time and extending heartfelt sympathy.
Greily Diaz
May 22, 2011
My condolences.....the way I feel is like this didn't happen. Dale was such a great man,funny,smart love his family he had quality that are so rare to find now days......it was such an honor to had worked by his side
Natalee Rojas
May 22, 2011
Dale was a former supervisor of mine at BR. He was a very funny, wise sarcastic guy. You can always tell that he loved his wife and son dearly. He was very dedicated to his family. My condolences to his family. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Eric Moore
May 22, 2011
It sounds like such a hackneyed cliche, but to know Dale was to love him. From the moment I met him, we were thrown together in the pressure-cooker environment of a retail store, where everything is always a crisis. But nor matter what, every single time I saw him we were able to laugh about something that was going on. He had that special brand of charm and warmth that drew people to him, and made everyone want to be his friend. RIP Dale. You left us far too soon, and you will be sorely missed.
yanel brea
May 21, 2011
My sincere condolences
Erin Broga-Pallas
May 21, 2011
Anne & family, I'm so sorry to hear about Dale. My Mom called today & told me the news. It sounds like he grew up into a fine young man, I am so sorry for your loss.
Nadine Edwards
May 21, 2011
Am I the only one still in shock? Dale was such a joy to work with. He made work fun as it should be. He used to tease me about my hair and call me power puff girl :) His family as everyone knows was everything to him and my heart goes out to you all. Dale, you will be missed.
Shea Gregory
May 21, 2011
Although I only worked w/ Dale a little less than a year, he made an unforgettable impression. He always has
something positive to say, and
always would make me laugh.
He would just boast about his
son and the daily activites
about raising a newborn. I
absolutely loved working w/
Dale he was a true highlight at Banana. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to have met him. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news, he will be missed.
valroy mayers
May 21, 2011
Dale was one of those guys that didn't care if they were cool but that just made him seem cooler. The lessons he taught through his compassion and sarcasm were greatly appreciated. He definitely had a noble and old school air about him. i will do my best to emulate his example but there is no replacing such a great man. thank you dale my sympathy and respect goes out to your family
Christopher Becker
May 21, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Amy, Ewan and Dale's family. I know Dale loved you all so much. I worked side by side with Dale for two years, and his family was always something he talked about with happiness and pride. I can remember how excited he was to be a father for the first time. He had a glow about him that got brighter everyday. He was a well respected colleague and leader to many. He shared his strength, wisdom, and sincere care and thoughts to all. He was a great friend to me during my time with him. I will dearly miss his humor and his spirit. You are all in my prayers.
Debra Brais
May 20, 2011
I graduated with Dale, he was a great person. He will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dale's family and friends.
Scott Colvin
May 20, 2011
I am deeply saddened to read this news. Much too soon. I went to OHS with Dale and played soccer with him. Nothing but good memories!! My condolences to all who loved Dale. There are no words to assuage the anguish felt at such a loss of a young life but keep in mind the good times and Dale will always be closer than you think. The Lord only takes the best. You will be dearly missed, Dale. RIP.
Barbara Talento
May 20, 2011
Barb from the Fort is really going to miss Dale! What a great guy!
Heather Clement
May 20, 2011
I was a pleasure knowing Dale. You will be missed greatly. My thoughts are prayers are with your frineds and family.
Jose and Karen Alvarez
May 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Dale's family and friends. Gone too soon is a Man, Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, and Friend. You will be missed by all who loved, and knew you.
Jennifer Robinson
May 20, 2011
I graduated from high school with Dale. I am speaking for the many classmates that have now heard of this tremendous loss, when I say that he will be truly missed. Sending lots of love to his wife & son. Nothing anyone can say will make the pain lessen but know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Carolyn Stanley
May 19, 2011
There was so much love for Dale that I am not sure he truly understood. He will be missed, not only for his truth and kindness, but for his unexpected sarcasm, laughter and wit that made so many love him.
I will miss him deeply and cherish every moment we had.
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