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Richard Lange Obituary
Retired New York State Trooper
NEW HARTFORD, NY - Richard J. Lange, 80, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Sun City West, AZ.
Richard was born in Utica on June 1, 1936, a son of the late Reginald and Mary (Lukaszewicz) Lange. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. At St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Utica, on February 27, 1965, Richard was united in marriage to Phyllis Longo. Richard started his career as a Utica Police Officer, then transferred to the New York State Police, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Thomas Church, New Hartford.
Family was always very important to Richard. He especially enjoyed visiting his son and daughter-in-law in Arizona. Richard will always be remembered for his sausage-making with his own special recipe.
Richard is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sue Lange, AZ; a sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and David Powell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Lange's funeral will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 10:00 at St. Thomas Church, New Hartford. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Family will greet people at the conclusion of the Funeral Mass.
Those so wishing, may make donations to Banner Hospice, Attn: Cindy Darby, 275 E. German Rd., Suite 110, Gilbert, AZ 85297.
Arrangements are by the Heintz Funeral Service, Inc.
Online messages of sympathy may be made at Heintzfuneralservice.net.
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Robert Bramhall
March 31, 2024
Richard was a good friend, good cop, fantastic personality. He will be missed; God bless him. Bob Bramhall
December 18, 2019
Rick, I remember your dad! When I visited from Virginia, he asked how the sausage was down south and I responded about concerts because I didn't understand what he was asking :) He was a great guy and I'm sorry for your loss.
Robert Bramhall
March 31, 2019
DICK LANGE WAS A GREAT TROOPER, A GOOD FRIEND, AND A GOOD HUMAN BEING. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY, AND TREATED EVERYONE WITH RESPECT. REST IN PEACE DICK, YOUR WITH YOUR MAKER NOW. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Nancy Clark
April 10, 2017
I worked with Tpr. Lange for three years. I will always remember him as a man of integrity. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Robert Bramhall
April 7, 2017
I worked with Dick for many years while stationed at SP New Hartford, New York. Dick was a good man, good trooper, and we enjoyed many good times together. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in peace. Bob Bramhall
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