SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Schermerhorn, Jr., age 48, passed away on Saturday, August 29 surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on May 16, 1967 in Elmira to Richard Schermerhorn, Sr. and Cindy Schermerhorn. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1985.
Rick worked for Tyler Technologies in Latham as an IT Supervisor, where he looked forward to spending most of his days with his extended work family.
Rick especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Some of his favorite activities were camping, spending time in the Adirondacks, fishing and kayaking. He was also very active and had a passion for playing and refereeing hockey. Rick’s true passion was photography.
He was also an avid cyclist. Until a previous bicycle accident, he had participated in several Tour de Cure benefit rides where he raised several thousand dollars for the American Diabetes Association.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Colleen, who shared their fun-filled life together, daughter, Madison Schermerhorn, son, Morgan Schermerhorn, mother, Cindy Schermerhorn, brother, Jeff Schermerhorn and Tama Schermerhorn and their children Bryan and Dylan, sister, Alycin and John McCumber and their children Katie and Cody. Sister-in-law Andrea and Gari Calvert and their children Delaney, Dayton and Donovan, and in-laws Karyn and Jim McKernon.
He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Schermerhorn, Sr.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3 at Compassionate Care Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
