Name: Calling hours for Richard Fraleigh
Start: 2019-12-29T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-29T22:00:00.000Z
Location: McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. - Hopewell Junction

Richard Fraleigh

POUGHKEEPSIE - POUGHKEEPSIE - Richard Bruce Fraleigh, 81, a lifelong area resident, died on December 24, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Rhinebeck on March 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Howard and Lillian Mary (Laurella) Fraleigh. Richard graduated from Rhinebeck High School in 1956 and served in the Air National Guard.

In 1992, he retired as Production Control Manager from IBM in Poughkeepsie where he worked for 30 years. He was currently employed as a courier for Dutchess County Boces.

If you ever participated in sports in the Hudson Valley, chances are that you have crossed paths with him. As an avid sports fan, he played and coached many but was best known for his officiating. He was a recognized referee for area basketball, football, baseball, and track, and his notorious "stepps" call for traveling was known by many. He was honored as the NY State Basketball Official of the Year and had been selected to officiate at high school football state finals.

Richard was a member of the Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club and the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275. He was an original season ticket holder of the Hudson Valley Renegades. He also enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, canning, pickling, and making and drinking beer. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

October 6, 1962 at St. Bernard Church in Sharon, CT, he married Kathleen (Egan) Fraleigh who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Brian Fraleigh of Poughkeepsie, Jeff Fraleigh and his wife Michelle of Pleasant Valley, Sandra Tanner and her husband Michael of Poughkeepsie, and Sue Rea and her husband Joseph of Poughkeepsie; his grandchildren, Scott, Ryan and his wife Carlene, Corey, Whitney, Jarett, Darien, Braden, Hayley, and Louis; his brother, Robert Fraleigh; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 10 am at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, Lagrangeville followed by burial.

A scholarship is being set up in his name at Arlington High School for a student athlete. Donations may be made in memory of Richard Fraleigh, and mailed to the Arlington Education Foundation, 144 Todd Hill Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

"It was good seeing me again." - Richard Fraleigh

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Fraleigh

Sponsored by McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. - Hopewell Junction.

11 Entries

January 6, 2020

I loved Rich, I worked with him at BOCES he always had a smile on his face

John Drummond

December 31, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with the Fraleigh family during this trying time. It was always good to see his smiling face at the Renegade games. He will be missed!!!

Rita Pacio Sands

December 30, 2019

So sad to hear about Mr Fraleigh passing. He was always smiling he was so awesome. All the football games he officiated with my dad Dom Pacio after the games they would go out and talk about the game I so enjoyed him . He will be missed

December 29, 2019

May God Be With You All at this sorrowful time of your lives.

Bob & Diane Gieseler & family

Harry Colon

December 28, 2019

Rich was such a friendly man, and I always enjoyed our conversations when he would drop off mail to me at WCSD mailroom. Lots of jokes and funny stories! My condolences to the Fraleigh family.

Harry Colon

Maureen Cahill

December 27, 2019

Having lost my husband on Christmas day, I was
told that due to the
holy season, he would have a direct
passage to heaven. This from a 10 year old . H op e
it comforts you as it did me
Lovenly, Maureen (Johnson) Cahill

Jay Curtis

December 27, 2019

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing and my deepest condolences to the Fraleigh family. Dick was an iconic person on the High School Sports scene. The kids just loved it when they saw Dick walk out of the locker room to do their game. In his heyday if there was a big game Dick would be on it. Always a smile and a joke great guy to be around. One of the last of the Old School officials. Rest In Peace my friend.

Richard McHugh

December 27, 2019

A great sports official. Prayers for the Fraleigh family.

Caroline

December 26, 2019

I am truly saddened to hear of Rich's passing. Such a kind, friendly soul who I always enjoyed crossing paths with at BOCES. He was always smiling and asked how the family was, having known my father in law as well as my daughter playing sports with his grand daughter. I will truly miss him. May he Rest In Peace. May his family know we were all so lucky to have known such a good, genuine person. God bless. You are all in my thoughts.

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