Obituary: Frederick Joseph Richey, 77, formerly of Delevan

 

Frederick Joseph Richey, 77, formerly of Delevan, New York, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Cuba Memorial Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit after a lengthy illness.

 Born on November 18, 1946, in Buffalo, he was a son of Frederick James and Elsie Revell Richey. 

Joe attended McKinley High School in Buffalo and then enlisted in the United State Navy serving in the Philippines from 1964-67. 

He was employed as a truck driver for Rising Sun Express and it was through this job he found his love of traveling and enjoyed seeing all parts of the country.  He also enjoyed his motorcycles. 

 He is survived by

His Children                 Michael Richey                       Columbus, Ohio

                                    Adrienne Jenkins                     Indianapolis, Indiana

                                    Kevin Richey                            Troy, Ohio

                                    Kelly (Joe Hardwick) Richey    Sydney, Ohio

10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren

A Brother                     James (Gail) Richey     Upper Marlboro, Maryland

2 Sisters                       Freya McDonnell                     Lackawanna

                                    Noreen (Mark) Hopkins          Delevan

Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

And Two Very Special Friends who he lived with for five years Nick and Esther Burns of Delevan and the family wishes to send special thanks and appreciation to them for all they did for Joe. 

He was predeceased by his parents and a sister Janet Rohrbacher from Toledo, Ohio 

There will be no services at this time. 

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.