Rochelle L. Richardson

Rochelle Lynn Richardson entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at home on February 2nd 2025. 

Born on January 8th 1988 in Schenectady NY to Judy Lewis and Michael Richardson. For those of you who truly knew her It is important to note that she was Brooklyn born at heart. 

Rochelle worked for Consumers Direct and other healthcare agencies for most of her working career as she had a love for caring for others. She had a no nonsense way of caring for her consumers but they loved her and stood by her despite her challenges. Out of her love for caring for others she laid the foundation for her own home care agency called compassionate Companions Inc. Rochelle loved her family and those dear to her. You might hear about it but she would do anything for those she loved. Her greatest joy in life was her son. 

In her spare time Rochelle loved hanging out with family and friends, listening to music and just having a good time. She especially enjoyed spending time with the next generation of her family mostly the little girls but to those who knew her best she had a special place in her heart for her boy cousins and brothers. Rochelle started her good days off listening to Sade’s no ordinary love and Whitney Houston’s How will I know which she felt set her mood. Jada Kiss, Fabolous, Jay Z, Noreaga N Capone, Mary J, Keyshia Cole, Muni Long, and SZA were amongst some of her favorite artist. When watching movies her favorites included Soul Food, Boyz N the Hood, Set it Off, Poetic Justice, Menace 2 Society, My Girl, Enough, The Goonies, Save the last dance, and Losing Isiah. Rochelle’s favorite season was Autumn where she could be heard saying “I love everything about it” She recently took an interest in painting especially on canvas and was planning to start hosting paint and sip events. 

Rochelle is predeceased by her Paternal Grandmother Hester Scott, Maternal grandfather and grandmother Owen and Vera Lewis, and sister Nayla Dixon. 

Rochelle leaves to cherish her memory both parents Judy Lewis and Michael Richardson of Schenectady NY, her only son Ciel of Brooklyn NY, Sisters Nichelle (Sadat), Marleah, and Chianna all of Schenectady, Brothers Avery, Andre, and Devon all of Schenectady, Nephew Ny’Erie and Niece Zonnilay both of Schenectady, Paternal Grandfather Early Richardson of Albany NY, special friend Akeem Douglas, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. 

The family would like to recognize cousins Aiecia Richardson, Richard Anderson, Jolicia Royer, and Clifford Jackson for their support during Rochelle’s trials. In addition to this we would like to thank New Comer Funeral home, Refreshing Springs Church, Hospitality Creations, and Schenectady Community Hall for their support during Rochelle’s transition. We would also like to thank everyone who has sent cards, flowers, monetary contributions, or spoke kind words of sympathy. It is truly appreciated during this difficult time. 

Services will be taking place on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Refreshing Springs Church, 327 Georgetta Dix Plx, Schenectady, NY. 

Visitation will be from 10:30 am - 11:30 am with a Funeral Service to begin at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 2150 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304.