Obituary of Richard J. Herold

Pavilion ~ Richard J. Herold, age 83, of Pavilion Center Road, passed away at home unexpectedly Monday evening (Nov. 3, 2014). Mr. Herold was born July 10, 1931 in Rochester, N.Y., a son of the late Oscar and Mary Bleier Herold. He was a very loving and devoted family man and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed his help. He was also very proud of his U S Army service. He was a long time dairy farmer and truck driver, and enjoyed gardening, playing cards and all sports. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce Phillips Herold; his children, Marie (Mike Stalica) Herold of Pavilion, Deborah Herold of Clifton Springs, Thomas Herold of LeRoy and Michael (Suzanne) Herold of Pavilion; grandchildren, Jennifer Ross, Shayne Herold, Rachael (Dan) Moore, Amanda (Kyle) Gorny, Travis (Ashley Herold and Tyler Herold; great-grandchildren, Sydney, McKenna and Briea, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Ross and a great-granddaughter, Arianna Steen. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 ~ 8 PM at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy. His Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Mary's Site, 11095 St. Mary's Street, Pavilion, N.Y. Interment in Pavilion Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. The courtesy of no flowers is requested with memorials suggested to either CURE Childhood Cancer Association, 200 Westfall Rd., Rochester, NY 14620 or Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St., Batavia, N.Y. 14020.