Richard J. Rifflard

Richard J. Rifflard, age 90, of Millcreek, was lovingly surrounded by his family when he passed away at his home on Sunday, February 5, 2023, following a long illness. He was born in Union City, NJ on December 14, 1932, son of the late Leonard and Frances Rifflard.

Dick was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Navy for 13 years. He then worked for General Electric and following that, he was in the US Army Reserves for 19 years, retiring as a Master Sgt. Dick was a member of the VFW Post 470 and the American Legion Carl Neff Post 571. He was a gifted handyman, and enjoyed doing projects for his family. He also liked gardening and spoiling his dogs, Max and Zara.

Dick is survived by two children, Frederick Rifflard (Yha-Ning Lu) and Heather Rifflard; five grandchildren, Richard J. Rifflard, Ryan F. Rifflard, Brandon M. Foerster (Maria), Danielle M. Vogt (Nicholas) and Alyssa J. Foerster; four great-grandchildren, Faith Maniti, Skylar P. Rifflard, Anastasia B. and Aizen B. Vogt; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. Rifflard; an infant daughter, Helen Rifflard; three brothers, William, Leonard and Arthur Rifflard; and one sister, Frances Spongale.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Saturday from 2 pm until the time of the Funeral Service there at 5 pm conducted by Rev. David Roach. Military Honors will follow rendered by the American Legion Carl Neff Post 571. A private interment will be held at Memory Gardens in Albany, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Dick's family through the funeral home.

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