Obituary
Obituary of Richard A. Mackey
Mr. Richard A. "Dick" Mackey, age 80, of Gloversville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Albany Medical Center, Albany.
He was born October 31, 1936 in Longview, WA; the son of Henry and Beaulah Mackey. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was later employed as a salesman by Parke Snow Dept. Store, Britts Dept. Store and along with his son Craig was co-owner of North Street Leather.
Dick was a member of Pine Tree Rifle Club where he was Past President of the Archery Club. He was also a member of the Gloversville American Legion Post. He enjoyed various sports and was a softball pitcher at Meco Ball Park. He bowled in several leagues at Sunset Lanes and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly J. Brothers Mackey; two children, Michael K. Mackey (Catherine) of Valley Center, CA and Sandra J. Price of Richfield Springs; four grandchildren, Dustin Atty, Derek Atty, Nicole Mackey and Taylor Price; twp great-grandchildren, Parker Atty and Cooper Atty. Also surviving are two sisters, Myrna Christensen (Carl) of San Diego, CA and Paulette Mathers of Longview, WA as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Craig A. Mackey and his parents.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St, Gloversville where a Funeral Service will follow at 1:00PM.
Interment with military honors will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brbsfuneral.com
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Calling Hours
NOV 2. 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home
51 Fremont Street
Gloversville, NY, US, 12078
info@brbsfuneral.com
Celebration of Life
NOV 2. 01:00 PM
Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home
51 Fremont Street
Gloversville, NY, US, 12078
info@brbsfuneral.com
Interment
Prospect Hill Cemetery
Kingsboro Avenue
Gloversville, NY,
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