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GLENMONT - Richard W. Mahlstedt, 81, entered Eternal Life, Friday, April 25, 2025. Born in Bronxville, N.Y., he was the son of the late Robert A. and Virginia W. Wilde.
Richard graduated from Columbia High School and Hartwick College. After graduation, he began his career at Glens Falls Insurance Company, where he met his wife-to-be. He retired after 40 years with Amsure Associates as an agency executive.
He was a longtime member of the Jaycees, Evergreen Country Club, Burden Lake Country Club, Holy Spirit Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and the YMCA. Many memories were made during summer family vacations to the Cape. Dick enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening, and rooting on his grandchildren at their lacrosse games.
He was the dear husband of Suzanne E. Finnigan Mahlstedt of 58 years; beloved father of Cara Hart of Conn., and Stephen Mahlstedt (Cassandra) of W.V.; cherished grandfather of Casey Hart and Neely Hart; brother of Robert A. Mahlstedt III (Patty) of Texas, and David Mahlstedt (Mary) of N.Y.; brother-in-law of James H. Finnigan Jr. (Karolyn) of N.Y., George J. Finnigan (Alice) of N.Y., Thomas C. Finnigan of N.C., and the late Ruth A. Finnigan and Barbara Finnigan; several nieces and nephews survive Richard.
Dick will miss his time spent with dear friends "The East Greenbush Gang" and time on the golf course with his good friends, after-round meals, and occasional golf trips.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Richard's family, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St., Albany, N.Y. 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only.
Funeral services Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar, N.Y. 12054, where his funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com
Those wishing to remember Richard in a special way may send a contribution to either Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208 or Regional Food Bank, 965 Albany Shaker Rd., Latham, N.Y. 12110.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin Castiglione-Santiago
April 30, 2025
Suzanne, Cara and Stephen- I am so sorry for your loss and heartbreak. My condolences to everyone who loved him. May the love and memories carry you through. Suzanne- my mother always adored you both so much, and spoke fondly and with love for you, even in her last months. I will carry you all in my heart along with all the good memories.
Love
Robin Castiglione-Santiago
&family
Sharon Osielski
April 29, 2025
Dear Suzanne,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. My condolences to you, Cara, and Stephen. Our families shared some good times at Red Oaks & with the Jaycees.
Deborah Pratt Talar
April 29, 2025
Dave and Mahlestedt family,
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Debbie Pratt Talar
Diane Mahar
April 28, 2025
Sue & Family, so sorry for your loss. A great guy , fun to be with. You have good memories to hold on to in the future
Helene Mayone-Reed
April 28, 2025
Dave and Family,
We are sorry for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace and God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Janice Pratt Ryan
April 28, 2025
Dave: I am sending my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your brother. I am so very sorry.
Suzanne Bishop
April 27, 2025
Dear Suzanne and family, my most sincere condolences on Richard´s passing. He and your whole family were one of my very favorite patients at Dr. Mac´s office.
Much love, Suzanne B.
John Kulzer
April 27, 2025
Suzanne-Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I enjoyed kicking around the insurance world's problems with him as as teasing him about Smallbany. Good man, can now help the Lord in other ways.
Paul
April 27, 2025
I'm truly sorry for your families loss.
Ellen Gabriel
April 27, 2025
Dick has been a wonderful friend and neighbor- I will miss his kindness and all of the help he has given me. My heart goes out to his lovely wife Suzanne and her family. We have had some really good times and many laughs together over the years. Rest in peace dear friend.
Lynn Rosano
April 27, 2025
Suzanne & family - So very sorry for your loss. May your memories be a blessing.
Lynn (Nicholas) Rosano
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