Richard Slatcher

Knox – Richard W. Slatcher, 68, passed away Friday January 25, 2008 at his home, after a long battle with ALS.
Richard was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Warren and Marjorie (Schilling) Slatcher. He was a lifelong area resident. Richard worked for Canteen Food & Vending in Schenectady for over 25 years, retiring in January of 1998. He was a Vending Machine Mechanic and a member of the Teamsters Local. Richard was an avid fisherman, who loved Paradox Lake and also enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his children; Kathleen Sherman (her companion Robert Delaney), Ruth Anne (Michael) Burby and Richard W. (Bonnie) Slatcher, Jr., his grandchildren; Kevin, Meaghan, Christopher, Matthew, Elise, Eric, Everett and Erin, his brother; James R. (Lynnette) Slatcher, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00am at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie (Rt. 155 south of Central Ave.). Calling hours will be Tuesday 4:00 to 7:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be Evergreen Memorial Park. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.newcomerfamily.com