Richard Sprague

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richard sprague

Richard Sprague

June 16, 1929 ~ November 29, 2005

richard sprague

June 16, 1929 ~ November 29, 2005

Name: Richard A. Sprague Life Dates: 6/16/1929 - 11/29/2005 City Of Birth: Binghampton, NY Pre-deceased by Predeceased by his parents William Arthur Sprague, Monica Mullins Sprague Mary Hastings Sprague Survived by Survived by his wife Grace Alling Sprague; children Thomas Sprague, Monica (Thomas) O'Brien, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Casey, Theresa (Dennis) Murray, Margaret Sprague Daniel (Mary Pat) Sprague; daughter-in-law Nancy Smith Sprague; grandchildren Brian, Courtney, Kira Sprague, Meaghan, Conor O`Brien, Cullen, Patrick, Brian Casey, Shannon(Dan) Lennox, Dennis,Casey, Tricia Murray, Colin, Michael, Brennan, Molly, Daniel, Kevin Sprague; sisters Patricia Lazarony, Sue (Paul) Katsampes, Maureen (Paul) Morgan Dr. Mary Sprague friend Christy Magnuson; brothers David (Phyllis), William Michael (Kathy) Sprague; many nieces, nephews cousins. History Richard was born June 16, 1929 in Binghampton. He Graduated Ithaca High School in 1947 Ithaca College in 1952. Richard was a retired hospital pharmaceutical sales representative for Abbott Laboratories, where he worked for 18 years. Donations In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Episcopal Church Home, 505 Mt. Hope Ave, Rochester NY 14620 or the Alzheimer`s Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester NY 14620 Services Visitation Friday 4PM until 8PM. Richard's Memorial Mass will be held Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Interment at a later date. Additional Information Dick spent the last 25 years sharing his love and humor with 18 grandchildren, ages 7 to 25 years old. He and Grace put many hours in at basketball, football, baseball, cheerleading, school plays and concerts. After retiring from Abbott, Dick took on responsibilities for managing East Ridge Mini Storage as well as overseeing the plaza next door. Although Alzheimers started to affect his life in 2000, Dick`s love of family friends continued to help keep him going. Dick was always there with a funny story, well-timed joke or a sage word of advice.

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