1969
Richard
2012
Richard Neilans
December 31, 1969 — October 27, 2012
Obituary of Richard Neilans (ALBION)
Richard H. Neilans, of Albion, died October 27, 2012. Beloved husband of Gloria, endeared father of Timothy, devoted grandfather (and biggest fan) of Tyler, Zachary and Nicholas. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Ruth Neilans. He is also survived by two brothers, Thomas and Robert(Maria), a sister, Mary(Russ) and his brother-in-law Gary(Diane)Daum. Rich was a life-long resident of Albion where he had volunteered for COVA, was an assistant coach of St. Mary's Little League and had retired as Director of Orleans County Child and Family Services having worked there for 30 years. An avid aficionado of golf, Rich shared his love of all sports with family and friends, but most enthusiastically with his grandsons. He saw potential in all and was generous in his encouragement and caring for others. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visitation
. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 West Avenue-Albion, TUESDAY from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ONLY. Services
Family and friends are invited to attend Rich's Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Parish, (please note the day,) THURSDAY 11 a.m. Interment
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Richard H. Neilans, of Albion, died October 27, 2012. Beloved husband of Gloria, endeared father of Timothy, devoted grandfather (and biggest fan) of Tyler, Zachary and Nicholas. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Ruth Neilans. He is also survived by two brothers, Thomas and Robert(Maria), a sister, Mary(Russ) and his brother-in-law Gary(Diane)Daum. Rich was a life-long resident of Albion where he had volunteered for COVA, was an assistant coach of St. Mary's Little League and had retired as Director of Orleans County Child and Family Services having worked there for 30 years. An avid aficionado of golf, Rich shared his love of all sports with family and friends, but most enthusiastically with his grandsons. He saw potential in all and was generous in his encouragement and caring for others. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Orleans or the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Visitation
. The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 21 West Avenue-Albion, TUESDAY from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. ONLY. Services
Family and friends are invited to attend Rich's Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Parish, (please note the day,) THURSDAY 11 a.m. Interment
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
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