Almeron J. Richmond

Richmond, Almeron J. RENSSELAER Almeron "Al" J. Richmond, 73, formerly of Latham, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at Albany Medical Center, Albany. Born in Troy on December 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Almeron J. and Nellie (Buckley) Richmond. Al was married to the former Elizabeth "Betty" Degen on May 2, 1959 and the two shared a blessed union of 52 years prior to his passing. Al was employed for several years with Kaiser Opth. in Albany, retiring in 2000. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his six loving children, Lisa (Edward) Cehowski of Latham, Karen (Tom) Cox of Summerville, S.C., Col. Stephen (Tonia) Richmond of Germany, Matthew (Wendy) Richmond of Green Island, Eric (Linda) Richmond of Ballston Spa and Elizabeth (James DeCrescenzo Jr. of Colonie; 15 cherished grandchildren, six great grandchildren as well as his siblings: Helen Schleich of Colonie, Marion Acker of Loudonville, Kathleen (Carl) Lynch of Latham and Paul (Janice) Richmond of Glens Falls; sisters-in-law, Noreen and Marjorie Richmond and several nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his brothers, Thomas and Robert Richmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham. Fr. Geoffrey Burke will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday August 16 from 4-7 p.m. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Watervliet. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com