Yeager, Richard

CLIFTON PARK — Richard Yeager, age 83 of Clifton Park, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2022.

Born on November 15, 1938, he was the son of the late Matthew and Evelyn Yeager. He was the nephew of the late Mabel and Mike Sluti, whom he loved dearly. Richard worked as a crane operator for G.E. in Schenectady, retiring after 27 years. He enjoyed going ice fishing and was a fan of NASCAR. He was a friend of Bill Wilson for over 33 years.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his children, Richard (Lisa), Leo, Kelly, Michael (Erin), and Steven (Danielle); his sister, Joan Foster; and his sister-in-law, Sherry Dyer. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Jordan, Robbie, Gabrielle, Grace, Isabella, Elizabeth, Bryce, Jude, Maggie, Liam, and Lila; three great-grandchildren, Riley, Grayson, and Micah, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 15, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a funeral service at 5 p.m. in the Catricala Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. Burial will be in the Jonesville Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence St.,

Springs,

County,

Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 or to the Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department, 953 Main St., Clifton Park, NY, 12065.