Obituary of Richard E. Dedie

GREENVILLE – Richard E. Dedie, 72, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

                Richard was born in Rockville Centre on July 7, 1951, a son of the late Milton J. and Marjorie Winans Dedie.  The family moved from Hicksville to Greenville when Richard was age 4.  He graduated from Greenville Central School, class of 1969, and from Mohawk Valley Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Richard worked at Bryant’s Supermarket in Greenville, Hannay Reels in Westerlo, and as a butcher at Price Chopper.  Richard also owned and operated Rich’s Custom Meat Shop from 1989 to present.  Richard was a man of strong faith and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church at Norton Hill.  He was a kind man with a big heart, helping people in any way that he could.

                Richard is survived by his wife, Helene Ann Covel Dedie; children, Jennifer Dedie Walker (Lee), and John Dedie (Tara); step-children, Tabetha Pravato, Sharon Moore (Randy), and Jose McKay;  siblings, Robert Dedie (Karen), and Carolyn Myers (Phil); grandchildren, Maverick Alexander Brough, Kristopher Richard Beeker, Zackarie Edward Henry Brough, Jesse-James Andrew Brough, Derek Dedie, John E. Dedie Jr., Courtney McKay, Peter Pravato, Jasmine Pravato, and Makayla Pravato; one great-granddaughter, Kylie Jones; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

                Richard has been cremated privately. There will be a calling hour on Thursday, December 7, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church at Norton Hill, 5830 State Route 81, Greenville.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Carney Center of the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 599, Greenville, NY 12083 will be appreciated.  Condolence page is available at ajcunninghamfh.com.