Obituary of Richard Calisher

Richard Louis Calisher Richard Louis Calisher, 71, of Endicott, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Mary Ann Calisher and Louis J.Calisher. Surviving are his brother , Lawrence Calisher and wife, Karen of Vestal, NY; three nieces, Mary Beth Weston, Connecticut, Sharon Vargo, Meshoppen, PA and Andrea Gerding and husband, Bill of Ithaca, NY. Richard was a very kind and caring person who will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Private services for Richard will be held at the convenience of the family through Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home 765 Main St., Vestal. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to the American Cancer Society , PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057. To send a condolence, go to www.pressconnects.com and click on obituaries.