In Memory Of
Richard K. Surine
1931
2012
Richard K. Surine
May 24, 1931 — February 16, 2012
RICHARD K. SURINE
February 16, 2012
Richard K. Surine, 80, died peacefully on February 16, 2012, in Syracuse following complications from out-patient surgery. Dick was a 23-year heart transplant survivor. Dick was a self-taught, registered architect, whose passion was architecture and design. After a memorable career in the architecture/engineering field, he retired from Binghamton University Facilities Department in 2003. Dick was a Korean War vet and loved life. Over his many years he enjoyed sports car racing, sailing, bicycling, camping, travel, and reading. He was very interested in the cosmos, the possibility of other life in the universe, technology, and politics. Dick thrived in the midst of his family, who adored him.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children Dyke (Karyn) Surine, Scott (Karen Borkowski) Surine, Valerie (Mike) Bergin, Dan (Rowdy Dyer) Weil, and Caren (Nigel) Fowler; sisters Eleanor (Leigh) Jones, Margie (David) Dunkiel, and Barbara (Alan) Zdimal; as well as seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. In Dick's memory please consider organ donation.
We encourage contributions in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice. There will be calling hours or services.
The family requests privacy at this time.
February 16, 2012
Richard K. Surine, 80, died peacefully on February 16, 2012, in Syracuse following complications from out-patient surgery. Dick was a 23-year heart transplant survivor. Dick was a self-taught, registered architect, whose passion was architecture and design. After a memorable career in the architecture/engineering field, he retired from Binghamton University Facilities Department in 2003. Dick was a Korean War vet and loved life. Over his many years he enjoyed sports car racing, sailing, bicycling, camping, travel, and reading. He was very interested in the cosmos, the possibility of other life in the universe, technology, and politics. Dick thrived in the midst of his family, who adored him.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children Dyke (Karyn) Surine, Scott (Karen Borkowski) Surine, Valerie (Mike) Bergin, Dan (Rowdy Dyer) Weil, and Caren (Nigel) Fowler; sisters Eleanor (Leigh) Jones, Margie (David) Dunkiel, and Barbara (Alan) Zdimal; as well as seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. In Dick's memory please consider organ donation.
We encourage contributions in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice. There will be calling hours or services.
The family requests privacy at this time.
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