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Richard Strack Obituary
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Richard J. Strack, 62, of Wappingers Falls, died after a long illness, on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born in Lake Clear, NY on October 22, 1948, he was the son of James and Helen (Minney) Strack. Richard served in the US Army during the the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne. On October 23, 1982, Richard married Marie A. Bollella at St. Patrick's Church in Armonk.
He was employed at Castle Point VA Medical Center for 35 years, retiring in 2004 as a Bio Medical Engineering Technician. Following his retirement he went to work at Branton Woods Country Club until 2010.
Mr. Strack was an avid golfer and loved to bowl, fish and hunt.
In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by his 2 children; James Strack and his wife Melissa and Helen-Rose Strack, both of Wappingers Falls; brothers, Gerry Strack and his companion Chris Macey of Lake Clear, NY, Wesley Strack of Saranac Lake, Edward Strack and his wife Janet of AZ., and Eugene Strack and his wife Holly of Saranac Lake; sisters, Mya Duprey and her companion Gary Martin of Saranac Lake and Dawn Boula and her husband Andy of Bloomingdale, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Mark Andrew Strack in 1985 and brothers George and Thomas Strack.
Visitation will be Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home, 1028 Main St., Fishkill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday 10 am from St. Mary, Mother of the Church, Jackson St., Fishkill. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made in Richard's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, or American Lung Assoc., 155 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Strack
Mal
April 5, 2019
Seeing his kind face again brings him back .... crabbing in the inter coastal and spreading newspaper on the table with you guys eating them...ugh! Tony Bennett in Ventnor. Xxxooo
Toni Stech
April 5, 2019
Helen Rose and family remembering you today on the anniversary of Richards passing. Toni Stev
DJ Bonz
April 5, 2019
Rest In Peace old friend ❤
April 26, 2011
Dear Marie and Family:
I never met any of you, but my heart goes out to you at this sad time. Richie and I went to High School together. I don't think I saw him more than once since graduation, but I'll never forget his warm smile, his constant willingness to help anybody, and is attitude on life. When I visit the Adirondacks I always think of him when I drive through Lake Clear and the house where he and his family lived.
Steve Early
April 26, 2011
Dear Marie and Family:
I never met any of you, but my heart goes out to you at this sad time. Richie and I went to High School together. I don't think I saw him more than once since graduation, but I'll never forget his warm smile, his constant willingness to help anybody, and is attitude on life. When I visit the Adirondacks I always think of him when I drive through Lake Clear and the house where he and his family lived.
Mal & Jim Leary
April 22, 2011
My Bo,
I love you. Or as Richie would say, "My Darlin' Marie I love you". Some people find the positive in all they say, see, or do despite hardships and tragedies. Our loving Richie is one of them. Too bad he's the exception. We needed him here.
Mal & Jim
Patti (only to you!) Krall
April 21, 2011
My Dear Friend and roommate --I am so sorry for your loss. You and James and Helen are in my prayers. I know Rich will always be looking out for you all.
Kathy Dawson
April 21, 2011
Marie, my deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful husband.
Theresa Chirico
April 18, 2011
Dear Marie
Where have all the years gone? We met and became friends so many years ago. We've shared many occasions, both happy and sad, but I must say losing Richie, is by far the saddest. Richie was good man and a true friend. I recall, when Carmine would be on business, Richie would always pick me up for work, with a smile. Do you remember that first winter, when Carmine had many,many business trips in Florida, Richie would always ask "is he going away again," and if the answer was yes Richie would laugh and say oh well, you know it's going to snow here. That is how I will always think of Richie laughing and smiling. Now, we on earth have an angel praying for us. Rest in peace Richie. We will never forget you.
Theresa and Carmine Chirico
Violet Castro
April 17, 2011
My love and prayers to you and your family.
Me
April 17, 2011
Richard was my life, my best friend and my soul mate. I was blessed the day I met him and doubly blessed the day we married. Rich was a beautiful soul who would do anything for anyone, no exceptions. My life seems empty without him but I will always remember his words, "God's will not ours" and "Pay it forward" which we always tried to do.
Joe & Rose Vassallo
April 14, 2011
Marie and family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. We both worked with Richie for many years at Castle Point, and he was always ready to lend you a hand or share a funny story. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 14, 2011
To Richie's Family,,, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Celebrate his life for he was a great guy. I worked at Castle Point with Rich. Lou DuPilka
Giselle Romany
April 13, 2011
Please accept my condolences to you and your family, you are in my prays. May God keep you, bless you and comfort you in this time of bereavement...
Rebia Spearman
April 12, 2011
Marie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I will always remember the years we worked at Castle Point. What a great person Rich was. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 12, 2011
I was shocked to hear about Richie. I worked with him for 30+ years at Castle Point VA. He never appeared angry, and I will always remember his big smile. I was lucky to have known him. John Yeomans (Fishkill,NY).
April 12, 2011
I worked with Rich at the golf course,he was a very nice man. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Danielle "D"
Linda Panarello
April 12, 2011
Marie, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Lee & Dawn Miller
April 12, 2011
Marie and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He was a great uncle.
Patrick Kelliher
April 12, 2011
Sorry to hear of Rich. My condolances to the family. He will be missed. He was a great guy!
Patrick Kelliher
April 12, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Richard. He always had a smile and we were lucky to have known him. He is now one of God's angels Love Howard and Ruth A
April 12, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about uncle Ritchie. He will be deeply missed. You and the family are in my prayers. Much love : Deana
Toni Stech
April 12, 2011
Helen Rose
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, know you and your family are in my prayers.He was a wonderful man who will truly be missed. Blessings to you all.. Ms Toni Stech
Kay
April 12, 2011
Marie so sorry to hear about Rich, he was a great person,God Bless you both and Rich please give Mark a hug from me love Kay
Kay
April 12, 2011
MAY GOD BLESS YOU RICH AND PLEASE GIVE MARK A HUG FROM ME LOVE KAY
Debbie Del Santo
April 12, 2011
What a wonderful, wonderful man Rich is and always will be!! We miss him here at C.P. Always a smile and a kind word...he brightened up your day!!!!!
Art & Med O'Donnell-Lizotte
April 11, 2011
Marie, Med and I are sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. Please know that we share your pain and you and the kids are in our prayers and thoughts.
Kerry
April 11, 2011
Marie I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. As you already know he was a terrific person. You are are all in my prayers.
Respectfully,
Kerry
Carol & Ed Wright
April 11, 2011
Marie & family, I am so sorry to hear about Richie. He was a wonderful, friendly person. Always smiling and talking to everyone at Castle Point. My prayers are with you today.
Laura.+ Ireland(Murray)
April 11, 2011
I always remember Richie being such a kind loving man. My thoughts prayers go out to his family. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers from North Carolina.
Marie Kreiser
April 11, 2011
Marie, James and Helen,
I'm sorry isn't nearly enough to say. Rich was such a wonderful human being and a great friend. Although I havent seen you in a while you were never far from my thoughts. We had such god times at St. Mary's CYO dances and evenings out together. They are memories I will never forget. I love you all so dearly. I know there isn't anything anyone can do to ease the pain of this loss, just please know that you are loved more then you know and in my prayers.
The "other" Marie
Terri & Tommy Miller
April 11, 2011
Marie & Family,
So sorry to hear of Richie's passing. May he rest in peace. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti Priore-Shackelton
April 11, 2011
Marie and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of Richie. I will forever remember the nights at Fishkill Bowl with you guys. Love - Patti Priore-Shackelton
Patrick DeMarco
April 11, 2011
Marie, I am so sorry to hear about Rich. He was a great guy, and someone I'll always remember from my years at Castle Point.
April 11, 2011
He was an associate and a friend ... He will be in my memory
Donb
Melinda Riggs
April 11, 2011
Marie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Rich. I always remember his smile and dancing at family gatherings.
Melinda
Dorien Carol-Hirsch
April 11, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
joe carbone
April 11, 2011
30 pack.....I'm sure you are spotting golf balls from above.....We will miss you ....Bonz and your parking lot crew
April 11, 2011
When people would see us together Rich would say "Twins sons of a different mother!" I will miss you brother.
bc
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