Hemlock, NY: At age 68, Richard A. Gavigan Jr. passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Rick was born on February 7, 1955 in Rochester, NY to the late Richard Sr. and Shirley (Marshall) Gavigan. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter Kimberly Turner, son-in-law Jon Turner, mother-in-law Margaret Fitch, father-in-law Donald Fitch, and brothers & sisters-in-law; Clarence and Mary Fitch and Allan Fitch. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Michele “Missy” (Fitch) Gavigan; beloved grandson Dillon Turner; siblings, Patricia (Gavigan) Leo of Irondequoit, Pamela (Joe) Buonaccorso of Webster, Nancy Gavigan of Irondequoit, and Curtis Roe of Rochester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis Fitch (Micheal Kearns), Marty Fitch, Paul (Cindy) Fitch, Kathy (Chris) Doolin, Elizabeth (Robert) Schultz, and John (Stacey) Fitch; Rick was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Additionally, he is survived by his very generous and giving lung donor’s parents, Shari and Chip Parsons who graciously gave him 5 extra years of life.
Rick retired after working for General Motors/Delphi for 31 years, and Livonia Central Schools for 10 years. He was most recently employed as a bus driver at Honeoye Central Schools, and loved driving the sports runs. Rick enjoyed hunting, NASCAR and his cars, trucks and tractors. He really loved his pets, especially his Doberman Lakota. Rick was loved by many and had an outgoing personality. He was often described as having a distorted sense of humor, unique, knowledgeable, sarcastic, well known for his “one-liners”, and a true and loyal friend.
Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, April 30th, from 11am-1pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. At Rick’s request no formal funeral service will be held however following the calling hours there will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Avon Inn. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online at https://support.