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Richard Bruce Ireland
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Life Dates: |
10/25/1939 - 7/27/2010 |
| History: |
Mr. Ireland was born in Batavia, 70 years ago to the late Bruce and Arlene (Potter) Ireland. He was a well known electrical contractor for 42 years and prior to that he worked for 10 years at Falcone Electric in Batavia. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Our Lady of Good Counsel Church) in Darien; he enjoyed sports with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed golf, was an avid Yankee fan and enjoyed helping people whenever he could. Dick was very involved for many years with the Tri Town Athletics of which he was a founder and a past Commissioner of Baseball. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Ireland. |
| Survived By: |
Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Anne (Kaczmarek) Ireland of Alexander, five sons Kenneth (Lisa) Ireland of Brockport, Thomas (Debbie) Ireland of Tonawanda, Dennis (Julie) Ireland of Connecticut, Douglas (Denise) Ireland of Williamsville and Gregory (fiancé Ginelle) Ireland of Batavia. He is also survived by his brother David (Diane) Ireland of Texas, his sister Florine Fenton of Batavia, his sister-in-law Anne Ireland of Batavia, 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |
| Visitation: |
Friends may call from 6 to 9 PM on Thursday, July 29th and Friday, July 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia, NY 14020 |
| Services: |
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary (Our Lady of Good Council Church), 10677 Alleghany Road in Darien. |
Burial: |
Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery in Darien, New York |
Memorials: |
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Family to be distributed to various charities. |
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