Richard W. Thompson

June 9, 1929 - February 14, 2016

Richard W. (Dick) Thompson, 86, of Gloversville passed away peacefully with his family gathered around him on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Mountain Valley Hospice . He was born on June 9, 1929 in Gloversville, NY to the late Eugene & Alice Wilson Thompson. Dick was a graduate of Gloversville High School and served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949. Dick was married to the late Josephine D’Agostino Thompson, they shared 56 years of marriage until her passing in 2007. Dick will be remembered for his tireless effort of successfully running the Bingo Program at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Gloversville, for 45 years, and also volunteering for many other programs for his Church. He was retired from HFM BOCES after many years of dedicated service. Dick is survived by his sons Rick (Peg) of Saratoga Springs, NY Michael of Boston, MA., and David (Zoe) of Broadalbin, NY; his grand children David (Lindsay) of NJ., Zachary Sr., of Broadalbin, Jeremiah, Christopher, Katrina Anderson (Jamar) and Sarah all of Saratoga Springs, NY; his great grand children Alyssa, Jude and Zachary Jr.; his sister Carolee Blowers; also many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 S. Main St. Gloversville, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 am Thursday, followed by a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, NY in the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs 12866 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com