Richard James Welch Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard James Welch (Middletown, New York), who passed away at the age of 69, on January 21, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard James Welch to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Richard's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Welch (Salvati) and Clarence Welch Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Welch (Falk); his daughters, Diana and Emily Welch; his son-in-law Zachary Creeden; and his brother Michael Welch.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in memory of Rick Welch to the Burke Catholic Athletics Fund, supporting student-athletes and programs that meant so much to him.