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Richard Clendening Obituary
Richard D. Clendening, 78 of Kirkwood, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 12, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1937 and was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Florence Clendening; his brother, Frank Jr. "Sony" Clendening; and his sister, Shirley Clendening. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lou (Cullen) Clendening; his daughters and sons-in-law, Joan (April) and Mark Rauscher, Patty and John Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Keely and Andrew Rauscher, Courtney and Jessica Fitzgerald. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Hillcrest. Dick worked at Binghamton Tractor and Supply and International Paper. He had 40 years of service with the Five Mile Point Fire Department, was a member of Broome Fire Police and the Broome County Firefighters Association and a member of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and FASNY and VEPASNY. He enjoyed bowling, western movies, working on his tractor and always helping his grandkids and family. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Chenango Street, Hillcrest Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Thursday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Dick may be made to Fireman's Home on the Hudson, 125 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Clendening
carol aiken
January 8, 2020
richard is well missed.i used to work with him at functions with all fire companies.he was a very good man.
Scott Cole
January 18, 2016
I worked with Dick for many years and I was saddened to hear of his passing. I am sorry for your loss.
John Burtis (former Port Crane FD firefighter)
January 15, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of FF Clendening and please pass them on to the extended Clendening family.
Randy Warner
January 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
carol aiken
January 15, 2016
Dick,u will be well missed.i loved talking to u anytime i saw u,whether it was at a function for the fireman or just in public.
January 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss, we know how difficult this time can be for you and your family. .
Henry and Ruth Jones , Kirkwood, NY
Deborah Puglisi- Clapper
January 15, 2016
I am so sorry Mrs. Clendening, April (Joan), and Patty for your lost sending prayers and thoughts to u all.
January 14, 2016
Patty so sorry for your loss. We know how difficult this can be for you and your family .We will be in touch with you and John. Mary and Jim Williams
January 14, 2016
God Bless you and your family during this difficult time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary and Jim Williams
Janice Stewart
January 14, 2016
Patty, we are so sorry to hear about your father. We have sent a donation in his honor to the Fireman's Home on Hudson. Of course, I did not know him but the tributes on the site are very nice. From everyone at Formflex.
Joe Masterson
January 14, 2016
Mary Lou,
Although it has been many years since I left Binghamton, I'll always remember the kindness and generosity that both you and Dick provided me while I was there. My deepest condolences to you and your family on his passing.
January 14, 2016
We're so sad at Dick's passing. He has been a wonderful friend and neighbor during the 50+ years we've known them. In time of need, Dick was always here with us. Rest in peace, dear friend. Mary Lou, April and Patty--Remember the good times-those memories are such a treasure.
Joe Gabriel
January 14, 2016
May God Bless you and your family for this terrible loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can possibly do ANYTHING to help. God Bless.
Joe
Janet Gorman and Family
January 14, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We will always remember Dick taking care of his fellow fireman Walter Gorman.
Cheryl Fedorchak (Kinney)
January 14, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a special person and may your memories help to comfort you in the future. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Montiyah McMurty
January 13, 2016
Rest in peace to the man I've always called the Fireman instead of Dick ever since I was a little girl. My heart was truly broken when I heard the news. I'll always remember the coloring books you used to bring and all the tips on fire safety throughout the years. You will truly be missed and your family will be in my prayers.
Todd Culverwell
January 13, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Although we have not kept in touch over the years you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Tina Fassett
January 13, 2016
Mary Lou, words cannot express my deep sorrow learning of Dick's passing. In the many years of knowing you guys when you would come in to UHS (uma) I always knew my day would be better just by seeing your and Dick's name on my schedule. I will always remember the laughs we had together.
Traci McMurty
January 13, 2016
May you rest in peace my friend. I will always cherish our time as bowling teammates. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Paul J P Dufault
January 13, 2016
Although no words of sympathy
Can ease the loss you bear,
Still may you find some comfort
In the thought that others care.
Mattydale Fire Department
January 13, 2016
The Officers and Members
of the Mattydale Fire Department
and
Auxiliary
join in extending
Heartfelt Sympathy
to you and your family at this
time of sorrow.
Donna Johnson
January 13, 2016
To the family, I have no words to express just how heartbroken I am at Dick's passing. We have bowled together for 22 years and he was more than a team mate, he was a friend who was always willing to help anyone out at any time. He would bring little gifts to the children at the bowling alley which made them so happy. I will miss Dick very much, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
james mcconnell
January 13, 2016
rest in peace dick. you will be missed at the state meeting
president
vfpasny
Dottie Hovancik
January 13, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss..We will miss seeing Dick in church.Our prayers are with you and your family! Ron and Dottie Hovancik
Kathy Sheehan and Mike Caviness
January 13, 2016
Patty, John and Family we are so very sorry for your loss.
Diana Hayes
January 13, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
JoAnn Stevenson
January 13, 2016
Sorry about your loss - thinking of you with love and prayers.
January 13, 2016
Mary Lou and family- so sorry to hear of Dick's passing, we will miss seeing him every month. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. all of us at Jack Snover Insurance
Linda Cheeseman
January 13, 2016
Patty, John, Courtney, Jessica, So sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you.
Kelly, Rodger, Ryan & Erin Page
January 13, 2016
Dear Patty, John, Courtney, Jessie and Family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you guys! Hang in there!
Cherie Vazquez
January 13, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dick's Passing. Our sympathy to you all. Jerry and Cherie Vazquez Myrtle Beach SC
January 13, 2016
My condolence to your family and prayers may God comfort you at this time it was a pleasure to know him. Mary Houston
Sue James
January 13, 2016
Our hearts hurt for all of you today. We will miss his stories and smile and going out to dinner with his pitchers of coffee by his plate. God Bless You. Thoughts and prayers. Love always Bill, Audrey and Sue Bear.
Jessie Hinton
January 13, 2016
Rest in peace Dick. You will be missed. Prayers for the family in their time of grief. May your beautiful memories bring you peace.
Jack & Mary Lou Shapinas
January 13, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with the entire family.
Dr Joseph T. Hogan
January 13, 2016
Please accept my condolences. Mr Clendening is a great man. He will be missed.
Ross and Jeni Corser
January 13, 2016
so sorry to hear will keep you all in our prayers
Cinnamon Montz-Hunsinger
January 13, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrick Carr
January 12, 2016
I will have a cup of black for you in your honor you were a great man and I will miss you dearly
Chuck Burpee
January 12, 2016
My deepest sympathies to you all during these difficult times,
Riley Family
January 12, 2016
We are praying for peace for the family at this sad time. We love you!
Sarah, Logan, Maddie, and Gabby.
Debbie McMichael (Merritt)
January 12, 2016
Words cannot express my sadness for you all. I have so many memories of times with my second family growing up, and Dick's kidding and teasing us. I always looked to him as such a solid and kind man. He will live on in the hearts of many. Rest in eternal peace, Dad C. I love you.
Jerry & Debra Kuhn
January 12, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Knapp
January 12, 2016
To Marylou, April, and Patty and family I don't have words to say how much I am sorry for your loss. He was a great man. He will be missed dearly. I will miss him passing by and waving. God is there for you and will guide you in your need. My prayers are with you guys. Love the Knapp's
Colleen (Illsley) Guest
January 12, 2016
April and Patty, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love you!
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