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In Memory Of
Richard Whitehead
1956 2021

Richard Whitehead

June 16, 1956 — November 4, 2021

Richard "Dick" Whitehead, 65, of Liverpool, passed away November 4, 2021.

Richard was born in Syracuse, New York on June 16, 1956, to Norman and Virginia Whitehead .

Richard retired from the Town of Salina. He was also a former member of the Mattydale volunteer Fire Department. Richard just received his thirty year chip from AA, where he was an avid member and sponsor. He helped countless lives throughout the years and made many life long friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Norman and Virginia Whitehead; grandson, Nathan Bigness; and niece, Michelle Whitehead Hastings.

He is survived by two daughters, Kristyn E. (Robert Bigness) Whitehead, and Ashley L. (Rich Jr.) Bill; six grandchildren, Annabella Bigness, Erika Bigness, Jeremiah Billingslea, Cameron Bill, Carter Bill, Macie Bill ; ex wife and life long friend, Terri Jo Whitehead; brother, James (Lee) Whitehead; sister, Kathleen (John) Farr; his beloved cat, Smokey (Kitty-Brat); and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on November 20, 2021 from 10AM-12PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals with a service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to Kristyn Whitehead for Richard's grandchildren, and mailed to New Comer Cremations & Funeral.

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

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