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.
Had the pleasure working with Rick at GM for many years, always a fun nut buster, sorry for your loss !! RIP happy Rick !!
So sorry for your loss , sending our prayers .
Missy and family, Thinking of you and sending thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. I enjoyed working with Rick at Delphi. He always gave me a hard time when I asked him to do something. His sense of humor was definitely unique and we had a lot of laughs! He will never be forgotten. Take care
Words can not describe how much Rick will be missed. Even with his gruff exterior and tough image he liked to portray, anyone that knew him knows how compassionate and caring he was as a person. I am proud to say he was one of my most loyal FRIENDS! When people say a person would give the shirts off their back to help someone; THAT WAS RICK!!!
I will miss all his stupid jokes, him calling me at some of the worst times BECAUSE HE WAS BORED, and most of all, knowing that if I ever needed A FRIEND, I knew I could count on him (and Missy of course – because when you get one, you get BOTH)!
Love you both,
Gary Pignato
Missy and Dillion,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rick was a One in a Million!!! I enjoyed working with him at HCS, and all of our get togethers. Please let me know if I can help you in anyway?
God Bless Rick and his family.
Kip
So sorry for you loss endless prayers sent to the family. Rick will be deeply missed.