Richard J. Besse

He was born February 6, 1932 in Leon, NY to the late Irene Besse

Richard served in the the United States Army during the Korean War and was married to the late Barbara Tingue for 54 years.

Richard worked for the town of Cherry Creek Plowing snow, owned the Cherry Creek restaurant, worked for Malabar Construction and retired as a locksmith at the Collins Correctional facility.

He was a lifetime member of the Cherry Creek Fire Dept., a charter/life member of the Pine Valley Vets Association, a member of the South Dayton American Legion and a member of the Pine Valley Pool League. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed spending time with his dog (Rusty) and love being with family and friends.

He is survived by his children Linda Besse, Deborah (Dan) Ostrom; daughter in law Cheryl Besse; grandchildren Christopher Cooper, Frank (Ginger) Besse, Daniel Besse, Mellissa (Chris) Cooper, Tracy (Keith) Davis and Nicole Besse; great grandchildren Ethan, Mia, Mattalyn and Salvatore.

Richard was preceded in death by his two sons, Thomas Besse and Richard Besse Jr. and a grand-daughter Kerri Lynn Cooper

Relatives and friends may visit DiStasio Funeral Home 478 Route 83 at Balcom Corners South Dayton Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. where a funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Cherry Creek Central Cemetery.

Family suggests Memorials to the Cherry Creek Fire Dept. PO Box 204, Cherry Creek, NY 14723

Online condolences may be made at www.distasio funeralhome.com