Obituary of James R. Rickard

Oneida-James Robert Rickard, age 76, died early Saturday morning October 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 30, 1946 in Oneida, New York a son of the late Charles and Helen Rickard and was the middle of three children. James was a graduate of Oneida High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. James worked at and retired from Oneida Limited in Sherrill NY. He married Deborah Ringrose and the couple raised two children: Anne Maria and Dale Robert and had three grandchildren Michaela, Isiah, and Ewan. He is survived by his nephews Scott and Chuck and niece Heather Lee, his sister Cindy and her husband Richard. James loved to travel with his family and had a vast collection of novels with many favorite authors. He enjoyed studying history and listening to music. James was a lifelong loyal sports fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants and participated in bowling leagues. He was loved and will be missed by his family. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. At the funeral home immediately following the calling hours with Pastor Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Burial with military honors will then follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood Ave., Oneida, NY. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com