Mr. Richard P. Canale

March 14, 1930 - March 22, 2015

Richard P. Canale, 85, of Cortland, passed away, Sunday March 22, 2015 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born March 14, 1930 in Cortland, Richard was the son of Anthony and Dora Yacovone Canale. Mr. Canale was retired and had work in the restaurant industry for many years. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his fours sons, Ricky A. Canale of Cortland, Michael (Naomi) Canale of Fabius, Christopher (Rebecca) Canale of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and Steven Canale of Houston, Texas., his eight grandchildren, Amy Canale, Michael, Joshua, Emily and Hannah Canale., Nicole, Megan and Tyler Canale. In keeping with his wishes services and burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Cortland will be private and at the convenience of his family. Contributions in Mr. Canale's memory may be made to the S.P.C.A. 879 McLean Rd, Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. Condolences may be sent to the Canale family by visiting us at www.riccardifuneralhome.com