Final Salute

Ronald Duane Richards entered into rest on September 25, 2020 at age 72.
He was a Vietnam veteran having served with the Navy Construction Battalion (SeaBees) as a Construction Electrician from 1968-1972. He also was a member of Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Island X-8 and the B.P.O. Elks, Lockport Lodge #41.
Ron retired from Harrison Radiator in Lockport in 1997 after 30 years service and proceeded to use his aluminum and steel welding and fabrication expertise for several local firms, finally semi-retiring in 2018.
He also was an avid fan of anything that was powerful or fast…motorcycles, cars, trucks, tractors, having owned more than his share of hi-performance Chevelles, Camaros, and several Kawasaki motorcycles.
Survived by beloved wife, Catherine (nee Shearer) Richards; son, Jeffery (Andrea) Richards; step-daughter, Heather (Kevin) Zastrocky; sister, Judy (late Ronald) Branch; as well as grandchildren, Clara, Isla, Henry, Naveen and Neera Richards, Eloise and June Zastrocky. Predeceased by son, Ronald D. Richards, Jr.; as well as daughter-in-law, Madhvi (Phadtare) Richards. He was the son of the late Duane H. and Jean E. Richards.
Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2670 Main Street, Newfane, NY, Wednesday 3-7 PM. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY.
Memorials to Niagara Hospice or the American Heart Association would be appreciated by family.
Please visit rutland-corwin.com to send a condolence to the family.
Published on September 28, 2020