Richard Constant

Obituary of Richard Constant Richard R. Constant Sr., 66, The Villages, FL, formerly of Queensbury, NY, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with diabetes, heart and liver disease. He was born in Whitehall, NY on February 15, 1946, the son of Wilford and Minnie Constant and graduated from Whitehall High School. He joined the Army and served his country working for Military Intelligence, both in Germany and Ethiopia. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant E5. He was a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion. Rich (Dick) loved hunting, fishing, playing poker and spoiling his dogs. His career started with Carroll's restaurant as a "trouble shooter" Manager. His last twenty years of working was as a car salesman and manager at several car dealerships in Glens Falls and Queensbury, NY. Rich (Dick) married Theresa (Terri) Estep in October of 1971. He was a devoted husband who never complained about any of his health conditions and through all of his difficulties, never lost his wonderful sense of humor. He would move mountains for his family and friends. His positive attitude and generous heart made him a surrogate father/brother to many. Through his actions and words he showed his complete love for his children and wife and was extremely proud of all three. Survivors include his beloved wife, Terri, currently of The Villages, FL; his "princess" daughter Amy of Raleigh, NC and his "bud" son Richard R. Jr.; grandson Spencer and Richie's companion, Adrianne Clough of South Glens Falls; two sisters: Rose (Jack) Lyons of Hernando, FL and Barbara (Charles [Skip]) Gordon of Hudson Falls, NY; along with many nieces and nephews. Mr. Constant was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Pat Constant and Diane Clements and his nephew Mark Gordon. A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Our Lady of Annunciation in Queensbury with a Mass at 11:00 AM. Father Barry Lonergan will be officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Saratoga, NY at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2452 CR526E, Sumterville, FL 33585. Services A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Our Lady of Annunciation in Queensbury with a Mass at 11:00 AM. Father Barry Lonergan will be officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Interment will take place at the Gerald Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Saratoga, NY at 1:30 PM. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2452 CR526E, Sumterville, FL 33585.

Richard Constant

February 15, 1946 - November 18, 2012