Richard R. Forsey of Lockport, NY, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born on August 29, 1934, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith (Duxbury) Forsey. Dick graduated from Lockport High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He was employed for 30 years at Buffalo State College as Associate Director of Sponsored Programs, retiring in 1999.

A member of Lockport Alliance Church, he served as Assistant Treasurer. He also was a member of the Lockport Optimist club – a founder of Lockport arts & crafts show, served as chairman of the Lockport Town Planning Board, President of the Cottages at Hidden Lake Homeowners Association, member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and a former Scoutmaster of Troop 6 and Merit Badge counselor for Troop 23. He enjoyed being with family, traveling, reading and woodworking.

Predeceased by his wife, Judith A. Forsey and his brother, Keith Forsey. He is survived by five daughters, Lynn (Keven) Seaver-Forsey, Jessica (William) Henshaw, Donna (Kevin) Czaja, Christina (Steven) Lamarco and Wanda (Timothy) Hanley; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two nephews.

Friends may call on Monday April 1st from 4-7 PM at LANGE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 186 East Ave., Lockport, NY. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 10 AM at Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport, NY. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Lockport Alliance Church or Salvation Army. Condolences may be offered to the family at Langefuneralhomeinc.com.