Obituary of Richard A. LaRoy
Richard “Dick” A. LaRoy, age 76, of Rome, passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Dick was born in Jamestown, New York on October 6, 1946 to the late Charles and Gladys Fargo LaRoy. On August 25, 1973, he was united in marriage to the former Michele LaVine. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. After his military service, he worked for United Healthcare.
Dick was an avid dart player and played in several leagues in the Rome-Utica area. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing, playing at Sleepy Hollow and Shamrock Golf & Country Club. He was a NY Mets fan, following the team since their inception in 1962.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Michele; his son, Brandon LaRoy of Rome; his brothers, Robert LaRoy, Keith (Kim) LaRoy, Edward Galbraith, Steven Galbraith; his sister, Sherri (Donnie) Hurlbut; his mother-in-law, Sandy LaVine; brothers and sisters in law, John, Stephen, and Christopher LaVine, Debra (Jack) Ungleich, Carolyn (Randy) Smith, Linda (Alan) Davies, and Sandra (Rick) Stoquert; and many nieces and nephews, and his dart family.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 6 PM at the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. Burial with military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday at 12 Noon.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 6 prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Rome.