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Richard Root Obituary
Richard Bruce Root, known to his friends as Dick, passed away quietly in his wife's arms at the Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca, NY just after midnight, January 22nd 2013. He was in the final stage of a degenerative disease, which he lived with for seven years with a grace and fortitude that was an inspiration to everyone around him. There will be a memorial for Dick on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 at 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 80 East Main St, Trumansburg, NY. The public is invited. Those who wish to remember him in the form of contribution are asked to consider the Finger Lakes Land Trust, http://fllt.org/contribute/, or Hospicare, http://www.hospicare.org/donate/. For additional information, please contact the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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David Adler
August 30, 2022
Two of my most influential teachers at Cornell were Dick Root and George Eickwort. May they both Rest in Peace.
Bruce Wallace
February 8, 2013
Dick was one of my very good friends at Cornell. Sorry that he is gone.
Six Mile Creek with my parents (Dick and Betsy!), jan. 2013
Lois Darlington
February 3, 2013
I never knew Dick, but I do know Bryan and George. After reading his obituary I am sorry to have never met this remarkable man who sounds very similar to my mother in his interests. My condolences to the family and to all his friends, colleagues, and students.
Leo Minnier
January 31, 2013
It was a pleasure to help care for Richard while he was with us at Beechtree. I will always remember his wonderful smile. Rest in peace!
BEECHTREE CARE CENTER
January 29, 2013
Thank you for allowing us to care for Dick this past year. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in.peace.
January 26, 2013
Dick was a wonderful neighbor on Besemer Road. We had many stimulating conversations there.
Ed and Mary Ann Oyer
Tim Martinson
January 26, 2013
Took Dick's Insect Ecology class ca 1985 and it was great. Great teacher and idea person. Also very personable.
Walter Carson
January 26, 2013
Dick was just a wonderful person and a fabulous ecologist. I will miss him.
Lyn and Rob Kalnitz
January 26, 2013
Thinking of you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.
With love,
Veronica Vazquez
January 26, 2013
I will always remember Dick as a wonderful teacher and friend. We were so lucky to have known him.
Tom Vawter
January 25, 2013
A renowned scholar, a great teacher, but probably most characteristically, a kind man. In a single word, a true mensch. We'll miss you, Dick.
Robin Chazdon
January 25, 2013
Dick was a bright spirit who always saw the good in people. I will always remember his encouraging words and his kindness to students. He will be dearly missed.
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