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SUMMARY:October 2023 Honor A Deceased Veteran Richard E. Santspree
DESCRIPTION:HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN \nOCTOBER 2023\nRichard E. Santspree\n1950-2022 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nRichard E Santspree was born on July 28\, 1950 in Troy\, New York. He was the son of Robert and June (Seguin) Santspree\, and the brother of Roberta\, Donald\, Robert\, Cynthia\, Michael and the late Paula. \nEDUCATION:\nRichard grew up in Cohoes\, New York and received his education through the Cohoes City School District.  \nHISTORY:\nOn October 30\, 1967\, Richard enlisted in the United States Army in Albany\, New York and served during the Vietnam War. He completed and received his GED in 1970 while serving. Richard was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist Fourth Class on October 21\, 1970. For his honorable service\, he received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal\, National Defense Service Medal\, the Expert M16 and Sharpshooter M14. \nPERSONAL:\nOn April 3\, 1971\, Richard married his wife\, Christine (Hogan) at St. Rita’s Church in Cohoes\, New York. Together they had three loving children: Kimberly\, Richard and Thomas; four grandchildren: Kyle\, Kayeleigh\, Violet and Brayden; and several nieces and nephews. \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nRichard worked for GE in Schenectady\, New York as a machinist for 40 years until he retired on August 1\, 2010. \n  \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nRichard was an active member of the community and loved spending time with his family\, especially during the holidays and traveling for family vacations. He was a member of the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club\, American Legion Ruane Post 476\, Cohoes Moose Club and the Cohoes-Waterford Elks Lodge #1317. For many years\, Richard volunteered at the St. Rita’s Church annual bazaar and the Cohoes Rod & Gun Club’s annual kids fishing contest at Van Schaick Island Pond. He enjoyed participating in bowling and dart & horseshoe leagues over the years. \nSadly\, on June 28\, 2022\, Richard passed away. \n  \nHonor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. \n**Please note the new location:  99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, N.Y. 12061. \nFor questions or application information\, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880. \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/october-2023-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
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