Richard F. Candella

1948 - 2024

MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Richard F. Candella, 76, of 14 Huyck Avenue, passed away Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Little Falls, New York, on February 14, 1948, the son of the late Frank and Rosemary (Vaniglia) Candella and he attended and graduated from Ilion High School, 'Class of 1966.' Richard went on in life to college, a proud graduate of Clarkson University, the recipient of a bachelor's degree. He was married to Sharon F. Deshaies on June 13, 1970 in the Herkimer Pentecostal Church. He was at one time employed by Mohawk Data Sciences, Fleet Bank, Bank of America, General Electric, and lastly with DFAS, Rome, New York, as a financial analyst. Richard was a Devout member of the New Life Church of Herkimer, where he remained active through the years. He was the treasurer of the church family and was often known to be very computer savvy. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon F. Candella; his children, Michelle Rife and her husband, Keith, and Kristen Candella; his grandchildren, Devon Candella, Trenton Stickles, Ashton & Colton Smith, Jarred Rife and his fiancé Megan, along with his great-grandkids, Freya Smith, and Jack Smith. He also leaves his sister, Renee Rucinski and her children Amber & Anthony. The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the angels of Hospice, particularly Anne and the team of nurses. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at the New Life Church & Ministry Center, 337 Protection Ave., Herkimer, New York and interment will then be following the service on Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, where he will be laid to rest. Family and friends may pay their respects at calling hours on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., at the New Life Church & Ministry Center and are invited to attend the Funeral Service to follow and the burial following at the cemetery. Those wishing to donate in Richard's memory may consider the New Life Church & Ministry Center. Envelopes will be available at the calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea Family Funeral Home, 220 North Washington Street, Herkimer, NY (315)866-1011, under the care and guidance of Kevin Enea and Martin Ciaccia, Funeral Directors. Richard's obituary will appear online, and expressions of sympathy for her may be offered by visiting to www.eneafamily.com on the Internet. Arrangements have been entrusted to Enea, Ciaccia, & Applegate Funeral Directors (315) 866-1011.