Richard J. Steitzer Sr.
January 29, 1933 – January 6, 2012
Place of Birth:
Towanda, PA
Place of Death:
Rochester, NY
Residence:
Hornell, NY Age:
78 Service Event Information
Private Ceremony
Richard J. Steitzer Sr.
North Hornell
Richard J. Steitzer, 78, of Seneca Rd., passed away Friday (January 6, 2012) at Strong Hospital Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Towanda, PA, January 29, 1933, the son of Joseph and Margaret Steitzer, he had resided in the Hornell area since the late 1950’s. Richard graduated from Towanda High and worked for 38 years as an Area Manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Elmira. He was a member of the Hornell Kiwanis Club serving as former Treasurer, the Hornell Elks Club of which he was heavily involved with the Fishing Derbies, the Hornell Assoc., a Former Little League Coach, Former volunteer fireman for the North Hornell Fire Dept., an active blood donor and an avid sportsman, his favorite football team being the Buffalo Bills as well as an avid hunter.
He was predeceased by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Nedra (Cook) Steitzer whom he married in 1953, one son; Richard (Kimberley) Steitzer Jr. of Clifton Park, one daughter; Debra Steitzer of Hornell, one sister; Helen (Don) Smith of Winter Park Fl, one brother; Joe (Betty) Steitzer of Towanda PA, grandchildren; Richie (Heather) Steitzer, Cassie (John) Dibble, Kevin Steitzer, Kenny Fronk and Jennifer (Jimmy) Reese, great grandchildren; Isabella, Danika, Justin and Tommy, as well as several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by Adam E. DuBois.
Honoring Richard’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home at the convenience of the family.
Richard’s family wishes to thank the Hornell Ambulance, St. James Mercy Hospital, Mercy Flight and a special thanks to Officer Steve Groves of the NYS Troopers.
Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220.
Remembrances
Jen, Deb, and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and will contine to be in the days ahead. Keep the memories in your hearts and let them help you through this difficult time. I am here for you if there is anything I can do.
All our Love and support,
Kari, Karl, Riley and Jared Kiffer
Nedra and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Dick will be greatly missed. In working with him over many years I learned a great deal from him as did others. While he was a great leader at work he was also fun to be with after the job was done. He was a friend of my fathers who became a friend of mine. God bless you and your family, Steven L Smith
On behalf of the North Hornell Volunteer Fire Company, I would like to express our condolences to Nedra and the rest of the family of Richard. The North Hornell Volunteer Fire Company remembers and appreciates the service of Richard while he was a member of the company. It is because of men like Richard and his willingness to sacrifice and serve that the fire company exists and is able to protect the North Hornell community. We are thankful for men like him.
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