HUDSON FALLS – Richard A. “Rick” Diamond, 59, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving wife, on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Born on June 22, 1958, he was the son of Joan Ellen (Canales) Diamond and the late Robert Edward Diamond.
Rick was a 1976 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and continued his education at Adirondack Community College, where he met his wife, Jennifer Firlik. They were married June 5, 1982, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
Rick spent his 22 year law enforcement career with the Hudson Falls Police Department, retiring as a Detective. He was very dedicated and respected by his fellow officers. Rick felt honored being able to serve his community and working alongside his law enforcement family. Currently, Rick was a School Safety Officer and formerly a CDL instructor at BOCES. He was President of the Lake George Chapter of the Road Dawgs, where he was known as “Breeze”. The group is a 100% law enforcement motorcycle club, honoring fallen law enforcement officers and holding charity events. Rick also served as The National Road Boss. He was a member of the Hudson Falls PBA. Rick loved his law enforcement career, but his family was the center of his life. He was best friend to his wife, Jennifer and a role model to his sons and his entire family. His greatest joy was being Papa to his grandchildren. He always said, “Every time they leave, my face hurts from smiling so much”. Rick cherished the friendship that he shared with his brothers and treasured the special relationship he had with his mother. His presence was always felt by the many who filled his life. Rick and Jenn lived every day to the fullest, as if it was their last. Every moment spent together will be forever cherished.
Besides his father, he was predeceased by his mother and father in law, Janet and Joseph Firlik, his brothers in law, Joseph Firlik, John Firlik, Vernon Frenia and Jim Kordziel, his sister in law, Juliet Firlik Hurley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 wonderful years, Jennifer Diamond; his sons, Kyle Diamond and his wife, Joelle and Jason Diamond and his special daughter in law, Kate Diamond; his five grandchildren, Griffin, Raegan, Evelyn, Greyson and Knox; his mother, Joan Diamond; his brothers, Robert “JR” Diamond and his wife, Sue and Randy Diamond and his wife, Wendy; the Many J’s (Firliks); and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his life long friend, Tim Burke and his wife, Michelle.
Calling hours for the law enforcement community will be from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, on the park in Hudson Falls.
Calling hours for the public will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., at the church.
Rick’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.
The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Supports Services, 901 E. Street, N.W. Suite 100, Washington, DC 20004-2025.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.