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Richard Howard Obituary
He was born on June 13, 1941 in Utica, a son of the late Alton "Red" and Elizabeth (Newell) Howard and graduated the class of 1959 from Sauquoit Valley High School. On November 17, 2023, Dick was united in marriage to Susan E. Hill in Rochester and shared a blessed union shared with mutual love and devotion. He was employed by the Town of Paris for over 30 years and, following his retirement, he spent another 26 years working for Catholic Charities as the caretaker for Camp Nazareth. Until recently, Dick was the oldest standing member of the Sauquoit Volunteer Fire Dept., serving for 64 years.
Dick thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing for trout and boating on Little Long Lake. He also loved to play cards, especially Pitch and rolling the dice playing Farkle.
Surviving are his wife Sue, Woodgate, and her children, (Dick's step-children), Michele (Joseph) Ferrauilo, Michael Maher, Wendy (Paul) Walzer, and Jennifer (Matthew) Pollock, all of Rochester; Dick's children, Richard A. Howard Jr., OK, Ted (Patricia) Howard, FL, Vicki (Mike) Smith, MS, and Debra (John) Scott, PA; grandchildren, Kristi, Ashley, Brittany, Brooke, Dylan, Austin, Lee, Allison, Jamie, Jackson, Daniella, Penelope, Devin, Megan, Paige, Sally, Nikki, Lee, Cathy, Christopher, Rikki, Syssa, Jessie, Jacob and Tyler; 41 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Kot; step-sister, Joyce (Mike) Dubiel, and brother, Ralph (Sharon) Howard. He was predeceased by a grandson, Neil Howard; brother, Donald Howard, and daughter-in-law, Vida Howard.
Dick's family wishes to extend their gratitude to the first responders with Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department and the officers with the New York State Police Troop D Headquarters for all their wonderful care and compassion.
Relatives and friends were invited to visitation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit. Funeral services commenced at the conclusion of visitation.
Remembrances in Dick's name may be made to the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Sauquoit Volunteer Fire Dept.
Online tributes can be made at www.smith-funeralhome.com.
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Lisa (Trad) Schmidt
April 8, 2025
I had the honor of working alongside Dick Howard at Camp Nazareth for many years. Although I have not seen him in a very long time, I think of him often. He truly was one in a million.
Stephanie Schell
February 26, 2025
Had a passion for the great outdoors.
Rick Woods
February 26, 2025
Dick always had a great positive outlook , good cheer and a great sense of humor , plus much more, Very much enjoyed our conversations when I ran into him and the kids always enjoyed his friendly wave from his boat, He will be greatly missed on the lake and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. we will make a donation to the Woodgate fire dept in his name All the best Rick & Lori woods
Robert G. Gartley
February 22, 2025
One in ten million...maybe more. God's Speed my friend.
Bob
Jack and Judy Donoghue
February 22, 2025
Dick was our neighbor for 40 years. Great guy. If you needed help he was there. World needs more people like Dick. Great crappie fisherman. Word on Little Long Lake was if you wanted to get some crappie you had to go to Dicks freezer. We will miss him.
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