Obituary of Richard M. Park
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Richard M. Park, age 64 of Endwell, New York, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2015. He was born on September 12, 1950 in Sayre, PA to Merle R. Park and Marquerite Peg Wandell Young. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol.
Richard served in the US Navy aboard the USS Fiske from 1969 to 1973. He retired from the State of New York Department of Transportation as one of their best generator and heavy equipment mechanics. He was an educated and excellent graphic artist having been offered a job with Disney during the making of The Little Mermaid. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, travelled to numerous parts of the world, and studied in-depth the work and theories of Nikola Tesla.
Richard is survived by his loving step-daughter, Marty Wilson; step-son Stacey Miller and wife, Leigh; granddaughters Tiana Wilson and Lizzie Miller; grandsons Thomas Wilson and Casey and wife Charity Miller; great-granddaughters Allena and Cora Miller, all of Boone, NC; his sister Winnifred Beattie and husband, Jim of Bear, DE; his brother George R. Miers and wife, Carmella of Norristown, PA, and his brother George Crowell of Sayre, PA; nieces Lisa Baker, Karen Miers, Jennifer Logan, Joanna and Jenna Crowell; and nephews George D. Miers and Jimmy Crowell. Other survivors include special friends Dink and Kimberly Miller of Boone, NC.
Richard was a devoted husband and grandfather. He loved his family and was always willing to offer his wisdom and encouragement to everyone. Richard will be remembered for his humorous stories, his immense knowledge of all things relating to power and electronics, his positive attitude, and his persistent laugh even in the face of adversity. He was a blessing to all who met him and will be dearly missed.
Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 4:00pm at Meat Camp Baptist Church. Military honors, provided by American Legion Post #130, will follow at the church. Memorial donations in Richards name may be made to Meat Camp Baptist Church, Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, Disabled Veterans of America, or any charity of choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the Park family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Park family.