Richard George "Dick" WILLIS
Obituary

Willis, Richard

Richard G. (Dick) Willis, 80, of Endwell, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, October 31, 2016. Dick was predeceased by his parents William and Angeline Willis, his brother, Gerald Willis and his son-in-law, Gary Klenovic. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 59 years, Donna; daughters and son-in-law, Jo Anne Willis-Klenovic, Debra and James Lisi; three grandchildren, Jonathan (Meaghan) Klenovic, Carrie (Daniel) Shafer and Adrianna Lisi (Troy Quick); one great-granddaughter, Emerson Rose Klenovic; sister, Gail (James) Monk; sister-in-law, Joyce Willis; a special nephew, Keith Willis and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dick was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He was retired from the NYSDOT as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor II after 27 years. Dick and Donna spent many years at their retirement home on Oneida Lake where he enjoyed fishing for walleye every day! He could always tell you if the fish were biting and where the best spots were. He was asked by the Oneida Lake Fish Hatchery to monitor his catch for research. He was an avid NY Giants and Syracuse Basketball fan. Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean, I'll miss you, until we meet again!

Calling hours will be Thursday from 4PM-7PM at J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main Street, Johnson City. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10AM at the funeral home with entombment at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's memory can be made to the BC Humane Society at 2 Jackson St., Binghamton, NY 13903 or Lourdes Hospice at 169 Riverside Dr., Suite 103, Binghamton, NY 13905. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.jfricefuneralhome.com.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2016

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