3. | RICHARDS, Ronald Duane (1.Duane1) was born on 8 Aug 1948; died on 25 Sep 2020 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Ronald Duane Richards, entered into rest on September 25, 2020 at age 72. Survived by beloved wife, Catherine (nee Shearer) Richards, son Jeffery (Andrea) Richards, step-daughter Heather (Kevin) Zastrocky, sister Judy (late Ronald) Branch as well as grandchildren, Clara, Isla, Henry, Naveen and Neera Richards, Eloise and June Zastrocky. Predeceased by son, Ronald D. Richards, Jr as well as daughter-in-law, Madhvi (Phadtare) Richards. He was the son of the late Duane H. and Jean E. Richards.
He was a Vietnam veteran having served with the Navy Construction Battalion (SeaBees) as a Construction Electrician from 1968-1972. He also was a member of Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Island X-8 and the B.P.O. Elks, Lockport Lodge #41.
Ron retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport in 1997 after 30 years service, and proceeded to use his aluminum and steel welding and fabrication expertise for several local firms, finally semi-retiring in 2018. He also was an avid fan of anything that was powerful or fast…motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors, having owned more than his share of Hi-Performance Chevelles, Camaros, and several Kawasaki motorcycles. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC 2670 Main Street Newfane, NY WEDNESDAY 3-7PM. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Memorials to Niagara Hospice or the American Heart Association would be appreciated by family.
Family/Spouse: SHEARER, Catherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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