Richard A. Schimpff, 73, of 6 Sawyer St., Hornell, died
unexpectedly Wednesday morning (March 4, 2020) at his home.
Born in Trenton, NJ on April 15, 1946, he was the son of
Leonard & Geneva (Phillips) Schimpff.
Richard lived in New Jersey in his younger years and for
about 5 years resided in Texas, returning to New Jersey where he graduated from
high school. He later attended college
where he majored in computer technology.
He was a veteran of the US Army.
Throughout the years, Richard resided in several locations,
including New Jersey, Troy, PA, Canandaigua, NY, Batavia, NY, Canaseraga and
has resided in Hornell for the past 25 years.
While in New Jersey, he was employed as a security guard and while
living in Canandaigua and Batavia he served as a sales representative for Kirby
Vacuum. While in Canaseraga, he founded
R&K Computer Service, servicing & repairing computers.
A self-proclaimed “computer geek”, Richard enjoyed traveling
to computer shows throughout New York State.
He served as a volunteer fireman for the Village of Canaseraga and later
for the Village of North Hornell. In his
younger years he enjoyed fishing.
Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne; his
granddaughter, Maraya Lebron.
Surviving are his former wife, Kathy; 1 son, Anthony “Tony”
(Adriana Abdullah) Schimpff of Rochester; 1 daughter, Sarah (Shawn) Holloman of
Atlanta, GA; 1 sister, Sue Schimpff of Brockport; 6 grandchildren, Amari
Schimpff, Jayden Holloman, Brooklyn Holloman, Bryson Holloman, Mylah Holloman
and Sianne Holloman; 2 nieces, Melissa (George) Grana and Bellinda (Dustin)
King.
At Richard’s request there will be no calling hours. Private services will be held at the
convenience of the family with final interment at the Bath National Cemetery,
Bath, NY. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church
St., Hornell, NY. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
