Richard C. Vande Velde Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard C. Vande Velde of Chaffee, New York, born in Dunkirk, New York, departing on June 11, 2024 at the age of 84. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred "Fritz" Velde and Isabelle Vande Velde (Rutski); and his grandson Benjamin Bothell. He is survived by: his wife Bunny Vande Velde (Fisher); his children, David Vande Velde (Sonya) of Texas, Bambi Brazzle (Dwayne) of Charlotte, NC, Carmela Bothell of Indiana, PA and Amy Kenyon (Bob Mann) of Chaffee; and his siblings, Fred "Butch" Vande Velde (Alice) of Charlotte, NC, Suzie Wheaton (Donald) of Tampa, FL, Karen Farnham (William) of Dunkirk and Gary Vande Velde (Lisa) of Dunkirk. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14227.
