David M. Richards, 91, passed away at home with his stepson, James Pecue by his side.
He was born at the Richards homestead in Perth, NY to the late Herman B. and Bessie (Vranken) Richards.
His only sibling, Edward V. Richards resides in Greenville, SC.
David was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He was an avid bowler and loved watching the Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, which he seldom missed an episode.
David Started a successful business named David’s Heating and Cooling following his honorable discharge from the US Army in Amsterdam. He ran that business until his retirement.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by two sons, Randolph and Kevin and two wives, Berniece Miller Richards and Idawana Pecue Richards.
He leaves behind four living children, Debra, Robin, David, and Kimberly.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
James, David’s caretaker and stepson would like to thank Shawn Campney in the Hudson Headwaters Homeward Bound Program, along with Hospice for the outstanding care given to David.