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1936
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2012
Richard Westervelt Obituary
Formerly of Bird Creek Rd. Webb Mills, currently of Horseheads, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 following declining health at the age of 75. Born Elmira in on Dec. 4, 1936, Dick was the son of the late, Edward & Anna Brudnik Westervelt. Dick graduated from Corning Community College with a Methods Engineering Degree. He was employed by Hillard Corp. for many years until his retirement. Dedicated to his country, Dick was enlisted in the US Marines following the Korean Conflict. A dedicated family man, Dick enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and attending family sporting events. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Elmira. Surviving is his loving family, wife and companion of 54 years, Nancy Lewis Westervelt, Horseheads; children, Richard Jr. "Rick" (Michelle) Westervelt, Pine City, Douglas Westervelt, Pine City, Melissa "Missy" Westervelt, Elmira; daughter-in-law, Beth Westervelt, Pine City; sister-in-law, Helen Sawyer, Big Flats; brother-in-law, Dennis (Nancy) Lewis, Sodus Point; several grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; brother, Robert (Barbara) Westervelt, Honey Brook, PA; sister, Shirley (Henry) Seivers, Webb Mills. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary's Church, Franklin St. Elmira on Tues. Jan. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. There will be no prior visitation.
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January 11, 2012
To Doug and family.....so sorry for your loss. Frank & Dawn DeRigge
Richard Granger
January 10, 2012
Doug;
We are sorry to hear that you have lost such a dear member of your family. Death of a family member can be a tough situation to go through, but we can rejoice in the promises of God that we can be together again in a much better place.
Richard & Toni Granger
January 10, 2012
Ric, Missi, and Doug: I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Cherish the memories and celebrate his life! Thoughts and prayers, Colleen O'Brien
Deb & Joe O'Brien
January 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Colleen McLaughlin
January 8, 2012
Missy and Doug, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Hold on to the memories and know that your Dad is always with you. Keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.
January 8, 2012
Doug & family, so sorry for your loss! Thoughts & prayers are with you all. Jenn & Tim Hourihan
Paul Titus
January 7, 2012
Doug and family: you are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time...God Bless.
Julie & Rick Pendleton
January 7, 2012
Missi and family our thoughts and prayers are with you guys .I Will miss him he really did know how to get a charge out of me. Love
Lowell & Diana Warters
January 7, 2012
to the family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you with sincerest sympathy.
January 7, 2012
May we all cherish the time we spent with Dick. I will savor the memories I had when Dick would take us fishing as kids around to all the local Streams and Lakes. Dick Also took me hunting for deer when I turned 16 and put me in a spot where I killed my very first Buck. May memories like these bring you peace at this difficult time. God Bless
Randy and Paula Shaylor
Charlie Marshall
January 7, 2012
Doug, I am very sorry to here of the loss of your Dad. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
January 6, 2012
To The Entire Westervelt Family: We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you peace at this difficult time. God Bless - Lisa & Jay O'Brien
January 6, 2012
Nancy and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don and Loretta Deane
Tom Burhyte
January 6, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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