Richard “Rick” VanCuyck
Passed away on June 22nd, at the age of 80.
Rick is predeceased by his wife Shirley H. VanCuyck, mother Gwen Woolworth, and stepfather Jim Woolworth. He is survived by stepsister Marsha Leach, cousins Ray (Denise) and Jay (Joyce) VanCuyck, longtime partner Marilyn Lopez, as well as extended family, and a loving circle of neighbors and friends.
Rick grew up in Sodus, NY, graduated from Syracuse University, and enjoyed a prolific career at IBM.
Brilliant, curious, and kind, he was a mentor to many, and friend to all.
Rick will fondly be remembered as a story teller, entrepreneur, world traveler and avid curler.
He will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held at
Rochester Curling Club at a later date.
Donations may be made to
The Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York,
or
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer
Comments
9 responses to “VanCuyck, Richard “Rick””
Rick was such an interesting and good man! Especially to you, Marilyn, I am sorry for your loss and also the rest of the family.
Marilyn & Ricks family,
We are very sorry to hear about our ol’e friend & former neighbor Rick. Our hearts are with you all.
Kim & Rolf Paschedag
Marilyn we are so sorry for your loss. I do know the two of you made great memories together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paul and Miriam Parrone
Marilyn,
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sheila and Dave Abeling
Dear Marilyn, friends,and family, Bob and I are truly sorry for your great loss. During our last visit with you and Rick I’m glad we got to talk to Rick about and got to learn about his great passion for curling. He talked about his travels and some exciting games he had. He will He missed by all.
Marilyn,
Such sad news about Rick’s passing. I am thinking about you and sending prayers!
Debi Clair
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick will be so very missed. My heart is heavy for all those that knew and loved him. My thoughts are with you Marilyn
Carol
marilyn i was taken back when i got the call of ricks passing and i had no words when i was told. I’m very sorry that time and Power Covid had prevented me from being able to get to know you. Rick had been a part of my life since 2007 but I know that he enjoyed curling and he enjoyed working on inventions and keeping his mind open, but in all of the conversations we had, his attention was always faced towards you. Knowing he felt that way I could only imagine that you felt the same so I am truly sorry for your loss..