Richard J. Cuddihy

Richard Cuddihy Obituary

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Richard J. Cuddihy peacefully joined his son, David, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Virginia (Murphy) Cuddihy. He was born on November 8, 1921 in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Richard J. and Helen (Early) Cuddihy. An alumnus of St. Mary's Academy 1938, he enlisted in the United States Marines in 1942 and saw action on the Islands of Okinawa and Ryukyu. Following an honorable discharge in 1946, he married Virginia Murphy on October 12, 1946. A graduate of Paul Smith College, he was an employee of Fairbanks Express for over 30 years as traffic manager. A man of faith, he was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Richard loved Hoosick Falls and belonged to the Elks Lodge #178 and the American Legion Post #40, both in Hoosick Falls. For many years, he served on the board of directors for the Hoosick Falls Credit Union. He especially enjoyed his frequent visits to Thorpe's. He was beloved father of Janis (Michael) Soscia of Latham, N.Y., Richard J. Cuddihy, Virginia Lynn Cuddihy (John Taylor), all of Hoosick Falls and Mark (Lisa) Cuddihy of Cambridge, N.Y. He is also survived by grandchildren, Amy, Tricia, Eric, Bridget and Sarah Cuddihy, Erin and Elizabeth Soscia, Benjamin Taylor; his great-grandchild, Michaela Soscia; his sister, Rita Hunt; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandchildren, Jennifer, Michele, Christopher and Timothy Cuddihy, his sisters, Helen and Marie and his brother, Jack. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7 at 10:15 a.m. from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Members of the Elks will hold their service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Academy through the funeral home. He was a generous and loving man who truly had a wonderful life. Arrangements by Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, Falls, NY 12090.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 6, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Cuddihy

12 Entries

John Barber

January 16, 2006

Dear Ginny, Rick and Jan,

I want to express my deepest sympathies on the passing of Rich. I am sorry I was not there to personally express my condolences but I just learned of his death. I have lots of fond memories of Rich and I consider him one of the finest people I ever met in Hoosick Falls. You know Rick, he always blamed me (kiddingly) for that car accident near Bennington College. He said, whenever you and I teamed up, you got in trouble. I will miss him and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

John

Barbara and Steve Johnson

January 12, 2006

Dear Ginny and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you on the death of Rich. Many prayers and good thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. I (Barbara) still have memories of the early days on Estabrook Avenue--and the old movies my dad took reflect such happy times.

God bless you.

Peg Shaughnessy

January 7, 2006

What a treasure!! He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

I worked with him and Ruthie at Fairbanks. He'd come in at 10:00 with our coffee.We'd thank him-His

reply "don't thank me; pay me!!!!"

Tiffany Ritcey

January 6, 2006

Dear Aunt Ginny and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Rich. We are thinking of you and wishing we could be there.

Love,

Tiffany and Ian

Terri Burdick

January 6, 2006

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Rich. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. I have many fond memories of Rich, his and his Elk card buddies, and his great wit! Peace.

Lori Verschoor-Estes

January 6, 2006

To the Cuddihy family, you are all in our prayers. Everyone will miss Rich (especially the East Hoosick gang).

Robert & Roberta Breese

January 6, 2006

To The Cuddihy Family, Sorry for yourloss.You will be in our prayers.

Tony Melillo

January 6, 2006

Virginia, just wished to let you know we are all thinking about you and all your family members during these trying times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tony

Mony VanDerKar Whitton

January 6, 2006

Dear Janis and Rick,So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Scott

January 6, 2006

Rick & Family, my condolences on the passing of your father.

Sara Marozas

January 6, 2006

Tricia, Amy, Eric and the rest of the Cuddihy family:

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sara

Dean and Joy Brown

January 6, 2006

Mark and Lisa and Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Remember all the good times and he will be with you forever.

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