GREENFIELD — Richard Alfred Biggie Sr. passed away on Aug. 5 while in Florida with his son Wayne.
Born on May 4, 1925 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Bert Henry Biggie and Rose Jane Morris Biggie. Richard retired, after a number of years, from the Saratoga Springs Police Department, during which time he was a patrolman and also served as PBA Secretary and then Treasurer.
In 1984, he retired from the Saratoga Springs Central School System. Richard was on dialysis for many years and was lovingly taken care of during this time by Danny Rivera and the Rivera family.
In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Morrison Biggie, and a son from his previous marriage, Richard A. Biggie Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Starr Biggie and a son, Wayne Biggie; from his previous marriage to Maryellen Celeste a daughter, Alberta Bennett and a son, Daniel Biggie; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave. where Richard will be laid to rest next to his wife, Dorothy.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
