Richard B. May's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Rochester, New York

Richard B. May

May 9, 2025

Rochester, New York

Richard B. May's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Rochester, New York

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Richard B. May Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard B. May (Rochester, New York), who passed away on May 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard B. May to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil May and Helen May (Callan); his siblings, Mary Dee Roberts (May) and Terry May; and his brother-in-law David Schroeder.

He is survived by: his wife Carol (Tryon); his daughters, Leah VanOrden (Mark) and Erin McMahon (Joseph); his grandchildren, Samantha and Nicholas Tartaglia; his siblings-in-law, Joan Schroeder and Dean Tryon (Les); and his siblings, John (Terri), Jimmy (Paula), Kitty Bowers (Ken) and Kevin May (Ann). He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, and a host of remarkable friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Honor Flight Rochester (https://honorflightrochester.org) to support local veterans and their families.

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May 21

Visitation

Farrell-Ryan Funeral and Cremation Services
777 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14612

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May 22

Funeral service

Farrell-Ryan Funeral and Cremation Services
777 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14612

Thu

May 22

Inurnment

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

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