Richard John Seiler Sr., 78, of Kingston

Richard John Seiler Sr., 78, of Petit Avenue, Kingston, passed away while in the comforting presence of his family on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Richie was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Jan. 24, 1939.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, he was employed as a yardman for Woodstock Building Supply. Richard was also at Maple Block, Kingston.

Richie raised all of his children, but most paramount were his grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored. He was well-known as a hardworker who always took care of business, “TCB.” He loved his Harley and listening to Doo-Wop music.

He is survived by one daughter, Yvette SeilerMcCauley and her husband Scott, of Poughkeepsie, five sons, Richard Jr., Scott, Darian and Keith, all of Kingston, and Wayne of Catskill; and 15 grandchildren: the Seilers, Burkes and McFev’s.

A service will be held at 6 p.m. at Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, Town of Esopus, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cremation at Wiltwyck Crematory will be private.

In lieu of fresh flowers, the family suggests indoor plants for loved ones to take home and nurture in memory of Richie.

Send the family an expression of condolence by visiting Richie’s Book of Memories at www.GVVFH.com.