Obituary of Richard W. Rypma

On July 9, 2018 at age 90.  Predeceased by his parents, Walter & Madeline, sister, Virginia, great granddaughter, Madison. Survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Hawarth); children, Debra, Walter (Diane), Charles (Connie); grandchildren, Lexi, Nathan, Victoria, Madeline, Steven (Jessica), Lisa, Angela (D.J.); great grandchildren, Logan, Petyon, Kaiden, Cailin, Kinsley; sister, Dorothy and best friend, Jim Riley. Richard was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion 330 also a life member of the Spencerport Fire Department and a founder of Spencerport Exempts.

Born 2/17/1928 in Gates NY to Walter & Madeline where they lived on a farm, Greenhouse and Florist shop on Wegman Road.  He had 3 siblings, Virginia, Richard & Dorothy. In his teen years he worked on the farm, drove truck for Arpeako also built houses.  Richard enjoyed 61 plus years at Henderson Harbor with many friends and family. He also had many great years hunting in Birdsall at his camp. 

Visitation will be Friday, July 13 from 1-4 PM at the funeral home, 15 West Ave., Spencerport.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Spencerport Exempts, 75 N. Union St. Spencerport, NY 14559 in Richards memory.