Richard J. Westervelt Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard J. Westervelt of Ithaca, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on December 10, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Richard K. Westervelt; his sister Joyce Worrell; his brother-in-law Rick Blass Jr.; and his nephews, Nathan and Jeffrey Blass.
He is survived by: his mother Beverly Westervelt (Bennett); his son Nicholas Westervelt; his stepdaughter Kimberly Updike; his siblings, Pamela Blass, Mark Westervelt (Linda) and Darrick Westervelt; his close friend Winona Marino; Gabriel Alexander-Tejero. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks those that would like to make a contribution in Richard's memory to kindly consider the Tompkins County SPCA, 1640 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, New York 14850.
