Richard C. Milby of Chester, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. He was 66.
He approached his illness with positivity and always kept his sense of humor. He was very grateful to be lovingly cared for by his family at home. A true blessing.
He graduated from Paramus High School, where he participated in many sports including, football and baseball. He retired at an early age as the president of RCM Consultants. He had a long career in business, working with Minolta Corporation, Canon and Panasonic, winning numerous awards for his work and had the opportunity to travel around the world. He loved his home, fishing, sports, and spending summers in Manasquan, N.J.
He is predeceased by his parents, Mina and Richard Milby.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Haislip and daughter, Sarah Milby; sister Robyn and her children, Ryan, Allyson, and Lauryn, and sister Kimyn and her son Jamie; brother-in-law, Mark and his wife, Marie; nephews, Justin and Greg, their wives, Carrie and Shanan; and his great niece, Lillian; and great-nephews, Grayson and Cole.
The family would like to thank Memorial Sloan Kettering, Hospice, the Town of Chester Police and friends and family for their care and comfort during his illness.
A celebration of life was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Chester on Nov. 9. Funeral arrangements were made by Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers.