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1946
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2023
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Richard LaRoy Obituary
Dick was born in Jamestown, New York on October 6, 1946 to the late Charles and Gladys Fargo LaRoy. On August 25, 1973, he was united in marriage to the former Michele LaVine. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he worked for United Healthcare.
Dick was an avid dart player and played in several leagues in the Rome-Utica area. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing, playing at Sleepy Hollow and Shamrock Golf & Country Club. He was a NY Mets fan, following the team since their inception in 1962.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Michele; his son, Brandon LaRoy of Rome; his brothers, Robert LaRoy, Keith (Kim) LaRoy, Edward Galbraith, Steven Galbraith; his sister, Sherri (Donnie) Hurlbut; his mother-in-law, Sandy LaVine; brothers and sisters in law, John, Stephen, and Christopher LaVine, Debra (Jack) Ungleich, Carolyn (Randy) Smith, Linda (Alan) Davies, and Sandra (Rick) Stoquert; and many nieces and nephews, as well as his dart family.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 6 PM at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. Burial with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday at 12 Noon.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 6 prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Rome.
Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com.
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Tom and Sharon
June 17, 2023
Michelle and Brandon, so sorry to hear of Richard's passing.
Tom and Sharon
Jim Barber
June 16, 2023
I knew Dick through 12 years of school. We became very good friends and got in trouble several times in school for laughing out loud during class. Dick was one of the best wrestlers to come out of our school. We reconnected a few years ago and had many great visits. Dick was a great friend and a great guy. Jim Barber
Ann
June 14, 2023
I´m very sad, and sorry about the loss of Dick! He was always such a nice, and wonderful person!
Michelle, I love you! My memories of you two always bring a smile to my face.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you, Brandon, and family.
Love always, Ann
Mike Ponder
June 14, 2023
So very sorry for your loss Michelle and Brandon. It was a privilege to have worked so close with Dick. Our couple of years together in Iceland is something I will always remember. Every time Dick planned a trip to Florida he would ask how far it was from his brothers house to ours. Over 300 miles was just too far for a get together and I really regret that we never made the connection. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Mike and Siobhan Ponder and family
Stephanie D Schell
June 14, 2023
Faithfully served his country in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.
Teri Hepworth
June 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss Michelle, Brandon, and family !!!
Frances Ellis Broms
June 14, 2023
So sorry Michelle and Brandon all the family! What a lovely family you are I was so saddened to hear this sad news, so many great happy memories in Iceland thinking and sending love at this sad time Frances Ellis Broms
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