Obituary of Richard Morey

Richard Morey

Pawlet, VT – Richard Morey, age 72, passed away following a four-wheeler accident on July 11, 2019.

Richard was born on September 26, 1946 in Granville, New York, the son of the late Ivan and Flossie (Clark) Morey.

Rick was an avid deer hunter and loved the outdoors. He was also a big fan of WWE wrestling and Bonanza.

He will be remembered for his fun-loving attitude, his kindness and thoughtfulness. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed help…no questions asked.

He loved going for rides even without a destination, except stopping and visiting family and friends. He was a frequent flyer at Jen's Pitstop for his daily ice cream cone. Rick enjoyed occasional trips to Saratoga to try his luck at the casino. He was also a card shark at Pitch. Rick enjoyed listening to Lakes Region radio.

Rick was predeceased by children Jeffrey, Jacqueline and Jody, a brother David Morey and his beloved wife Joan. Survivors are his sister EJ Sady of Wells, whom he taxied during the winter months. He is also survived by Kevin of West Pawlet and children he and Joan raised: Zach, Jamie, Sierra, Aaron, Thomas, Eva Jean, Nicole, Eli, Kelsey and Justin and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at 7:15 PM at the Mettowee Valley Cemetery in Pawlet, VT where he and his wife Joan will be interred together. Friends may call from 5-7pm at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY prior to the burial.

Online condolences may be made at www.robertmkingfuneralhome.com.