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Jon Garlinghouse posted a condolence
Monday, May 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy Kim and family my prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Kim Bickford posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
I just felt I needed to clear something up about Ricks illness.It WAS NOT LONG...It was short, we did't know he had Cancer till the end of Feb. 2008..and we moved him to Strong Hospital immediately following by ambulance to the liver transplant floor, they didn't tell us what he had till the end of March,Then I moved in two weeks with the help of friends and family to Webster Ny.. moved in a two bedroom apartment on April 26th he passed May 24th on our 33rd wedding Anniversary.I don't really know why this bothers me that the paper read a long illness but it does.Maybe because I'm still very angry about how he wasn't cared for properly any where we were to get help.I Love you and miss u very much... and so does the rest of the family, its still like it was just yesterday most of the time for all of us they Love u so Much...till we meet again on the other side you will always be young.Say Hi to all the family and friends that are up there with you and kiss your mom and my mom and dad and everyone else for me....Later Dude...Kimmy.
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Nick posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Dad, here I sit, 5 1/2 years later, and it still feels like yesterday... I didn't get to know you as well as I should have, but I know, deep down, that finding you filled a hole that I had felt inside of me for so very long. Its scary to think how much I'm like you, in looks and mind. Every time I look in the mirror, I see you looking back at me, and I miss you. I regret not reaching out to find you sooner, and not making the most of the short time we had once I did. I love you Dad.
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Lisa Renee Bickford posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Hey pop. It has taken me far too long to be able to write this to you, but losing you was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Even over a year later I still try to fool myself that it isnt real. But I cant pretend forever. So I want to tell you that you were the most influencial person in my life. You taught me all of my most important lessons.You were the best friend I ever had and will ever have. I love you more than I can say and I will miss you more than I can stand but somehow I know you are somewhere watching over me and the kids. People say that when someone you love dies its important to let go, but that will never happen papa. I will hold you with me as long as I live and I pray to whatever is out there that I will find you again someday. I love you with all that I have, all that I am, and all that I ever hope to be. To thank you for all you gave me would take a lifetime, so Ill just say this...Thank you for being you. Anyone who ever knew you will know just what I mean. Keep smiling and laughing and keep a seat warm for me on the other side. I cant wait to see you there. I love you so much forever and always papa. Goodbye for now. Your Leela
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Kim Bickford posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your e-mails,my family and I have found great comfort in your kind words for Rick. I miss him so very much, he meant everthing to me.For everyone who came to his service I thank you,for the flowers and the beautiful cards,I also thank you.Rick loved everyone he had relationships with even in his final days he would speak of everyone. He was very brave he wasn''t scared he just didn''t want to leave all of us.He continued to make us laugh right up to his last days.He was truly an amazing man and I can''t concieve life without him right now.But maybe someday we can all look back at the memories without so much pain.So for now know, that he absolutely loved each and everyone of you.My family and myself included.Thanks again for all your love and thoughtfullness. Love To All, Kim and Family.
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frank tedeschi posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Kim, I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Rick was a gentle soul with a good heart and a great sense of humor. I will pray that God eases your sorrows. Frank Tedeschi
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Azadeh Schueler posted a condolence
Monday, June 2, 2008
I too had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rick at Welch Allyn. His knowledge of the Telecomm field was legendary in Central New York. He was fun and funny. He was generous and kind. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. May it give you some comfort knowing how highly regarded and loved Rick was.
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Jo-Ann Schoff Lutz posted a condolence
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Kim, I was just reading the Rome paper online and happen to see that Rick had passed away. I am so sorry for you and your family''s loss. Even though you and Rick were a year ahead of me at RCH we knew each other so many many years ago. From what I have read here sounds like you have alot of support to help you through the difficult time. Lean on them and let them help you.
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Dennis Parks posted a condolence
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Kim and family, Deeply sadened and shocked to read online of Rick''s passing. The obituary indicated he was sick for some time. He was too young to leave you and your family. May you find some peace in your memories! with love and friendship, Dennis Parks
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Paul and Tricia Banks posted a condolence
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Kim, we were so saddened to hear about Rick. He was such a good guy. So cheerful, I loved to hear his laugh. We are so grateful that your family has passed through our lives. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you - Paul and Tricia Banks.
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Tim and Mimi Hall posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
Rick, Kim and their dog Tucker lived next door to us for a few years. It would be impossible to have better neighbors. Rick''s quick wit and fun-loving personality endeared him to us. We was kind and generous even when he was enduring very difficult times. We admired and respected him as a person and loved him as a friend, and we miss him very much. Our heart-felt sympathy and consolation go to Kim and the rest of his wonderful family.
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Linda Stout posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
Kim and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I too lost my husband of 40 yrs just last October and I personally know what you are going through. Kim it has been a long time as we had lost contact with each other but Kim the short time we worked together has made long lasting good memories for me. I will always remember the great loving relationship you had for Rick and her family. Cherish those momemts. You are a wonderful strong person and you will get through this - just take one moment at a time. People would tell me to take one day at a time and that seemed too long. God Bless you and all your love ones. Linda Stout
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Karen Giambra posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
So sorry to hear to hear of Rick''s passing. We worked together for awhile at Kenna Communications and I could always count on Rick to brighten up the day. He always had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed his robust laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with Kim and his family.
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Madeleine Webb posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
Kim, Carrie, Shawn, Lisa...I am so sorry to learn of Rick''s passing. I send your entire family my deepest sympathy. There are so many great memories, from the great times at the fire pit on Atlantic to your home in Webster and beyond, Rick is unforgetable his great laugh and sense of humor that could just make anyone like him in an instant. I will always remember him as happy, generous and a very good man that loved his family and friends. May these and all the good memories help you through this very difficult time. Love, Madeleine
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Michael Connors posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
I too was saddened to hear of Rick''s passing. I cannot help but see his smiling face as I think of him, and I am sure that is one aspect of Rick that will never fade. I only worked with him a short time, but I will always consider him a friend. He made the difficult things at my job seem simple and was always there to offer a quick solution to any problem that I may have encountered. One of my fondest memories was the night Rick and I went to see Little Feat at the Palace theatre in Eastwood. He was one happy man that night! I am glad I got to know and spend time with him! My best wishes to the entire family.
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Brian Hoehn posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
I was saddened to learn of Rick’s death. I grew up around the corner from Rick and basically knew him when we were kids, and we did Boy Scout stuff together and hung out around the Franklyn/ Linden Street area. I have no bad memories of him. He was one of the most fun loving good hearted people I have ever known; I lost touch with him over the years but never forgot about him. It was nice to read that Rick and Kim were still together and that they built up such large loving family. Sail on old buddy; catch you on the other side!
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Randy Reed & Family and Alice Reed posted a condolence
Friday, May 30, 2008
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. when you and Rick were in our lives they were great times. I remember Rick trying to teach me the telecommunications buisness. watching your house while you were out of town.Your three beautiful daughters and your dog (cant remember name) humping the stuffed animal. wow! And especially working with you Kim. your a great person and your daughters are all grown up now. Wow! I too live in Webster hope you get to read this and know that I am saddenned by your loss, you were to me a truly great family. with sincere sympathy Randy, Sherry, Cody, Casey, Rian, and Kyler. and my mom as well Alice. Please write back.
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Suzanne Kaier-Tuttle posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Rick''s passing. We went to high school together, but I most remember him from working together at King Cole''s in Rome. He was so kind, so funny and one of the nicest people you could ever want to meet. Kim, I''m glad you had 33 years together and I hope your many memories and close and loving family will help sustain you during this difficult time. Sue and Janie, my thoughts are with you as well. My prayers are with you all. Suzanne Kaier-Tuttle
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Horst and Helmi Koch/Schroeder posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
We are very sorry to hear of Rick''s passing..we know Rick from his friends, always remember his BIG smile.. Our deepest Sympathy to Debby and all of their families.Love,Horst and Helmi
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Chuck Farnung posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
I consider myself fortunate to be counted amongst the many friends of the Bickford family and it is with a heavy heart that I witness Rick’s passing. We spent many good times together and I so enjoyed our frequent discussions about everything from Tolkien to the meaning of life itself. I learned a lot from him and I will remember his advice and those good times we spent together to the end of my days. I will miss my friend. My deepest sympathies go out to the whole Bickford family in this difficult time. Love always, Chuck Farnung and family.
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Debbie Arnold and Mike Burns posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
We are so sorry and so sad to hear about Rick''s passing. I worked with Rick at Usadatanet and he always had a smile and would take time to help anyone. Fun memories are of Rick and his wife at the clambake where we all played horseshoes and told Jokes. You will missed, Bless you and your family.
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Kim Turner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Rick has left behind a thousand moments and memories that will live in our hearts forever... Please know, at this difficult time, that you all are in so many thoughts and prayers.
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Emily Balzano posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
To Rick''s family and friends--I was so sorry to hear about Rick''s passing. What a sweet and happy man with a constant smile on his face. I worked with Rick at USA Datanet and always had a great feeling after running into him in the halls. His beautiful spirit will be missed. God Bless.
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Paul Vander Horst posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Rick, For 25 years I have had the honor of calling you my friend. From the day I first met you and saw your smile I knew we were going to be close friends. We will never regret not making the most of every day or time we spent together because we did make the most of every moment. From picnic''s, softball games, after softball games, wedding rehearsals and weddings and births there are multiple wonderful memories from all of these that make me smile just thinking back. You always made me feel good when you were around. Even when your life was throwing you curve balls you still smiled and were concerned about your family and friends first. We saw each other through a lot of good times and some tough times too. You understood the meaning of friend, you are the definition of friend. I am happy that I was able to be there to help your family in your last hours. You know I love them all as I do you. When you closed your eyes and left us I did not feel like I lost a friend, your spirit will always be with me. I don''t have many memories or pictures of the best times in my life that you are not a part of. You will always be a part of all of us, someone like you never dies. The strength of your spirit, the laugh that made us all laugh, the hugs, the kisses and smiles will live on in all of us. So Rick until we see each other again my fiend I will cherish our past and look forward to our future. Your friend forever, Paul
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Dorothy Rizzo posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Rick was always the light at the end of the tunnel, and he was always there with a smile, a joke, or a ''good job''! Working with Rick was never really work - it was a learning experience that he made fun. And as others, all I learned about the telecommunications business, I learned from Rick, what a wealth of knowledge he had. That and a wealth of laughter - my thoughts and prayers are with the Bickford family. Be well.
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Jaimee Blaskovits posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Bickford family, My heart and thoughts are with you all. Words can''t express all of the fun and memories. Many hugs are being sent your way. Love you guys, Jaimee (Hall) Blaskovits
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Nancy Elder posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
God''s Peace and blessings shining over Kim and the girls and families. I got tears to my eyes to see his smiling face on the page we all dread to read. Still to this day everytime I hear stealing dan I see Rick turning the volume up as loud as can go and singing. He made the best burgers on the grill. He made everyone feel special when he was around. He will be missed.
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Shirley & Jim Pickard posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Dear Bickford Family (Kim) What a great attitude Rick had, though we didnot know him for long he & (Kim) were a delight. We were only landlords for you for a short while, but we felt like friends from the start. May God be with you both. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
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Jim Church posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
I am so saddened by Rick''s passing. The years we spent in the old neighborhood were good times. Rick knew how to make everyone laugh and enjoy life. My sympathy goes out to Kim,Sue, Jane and all of Rick''s family. I know he will be missed.
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Jerry Burns posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
I did not know Rick for a very long time, but the time I spent working with him on the Univeristy of Rochester project telephone replacement project was special. I''ll never forget his voice, his laugh, how full of life he was and mostly how competent he was at his work. To Rick''s family, please accept my sympathy and condolences. Jerry Burns
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Murphy (Sand) posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
My thoughts go out to this person that I do know that through the words of Frank and Jane. my thoughts with your family in this hard time here in France my tears are with you, a friend of Franck and Jane.
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Bert Mott posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Kim my heart goes out to you and your family. After talking with Rick on the phone and he always answered the same way with class and humor as it made me smile then as it had in the past. I remember one evening with Clyde at the lake when Rick gave us his bit on poetry that he develop and I always wish I could remember the poem as it was and is a classic. Wherever Rick went people loved him and he was so knowledgeable in the field of communication he was highly respected. He will be sadly miss by this person and Kim if you are ever in CNY please call. Love you both Bert
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Lorena Perry posted a condolence
Thursday, May 29, 2008
To the Bickford family, though I do not know you as I am a friend of Jen''s my heart goes out to all of you at this very difficult time. Please accept my condolences and know that my family and I are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
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Louise McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rick worked with us in developing our strategies for our communication systems at Welch Allyn and was relentless in his pursuit to get it right. He was a pleasure to work with and was always available to resolve problems day or night. His personality and cheerfulness contributed to his making friends with everyone he worked alongside. No doubt he will be missed by everyone who met him. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends.
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Terry Pontello posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I too worked with Rick at Welch Allyn and we kept in touch even after we both left. Not sure how it started, but I use to yell over the wall to him "Rrrrrricky" (as in Ricky Riccardo on I love Lucy) to which he would reply "Yes Lucy.." then we would laugh hysterically. His jolly laugh and his great sense of humor made even the most difficult of times fun! We will all remember his infectious laugh and optimistic spirit! He spoke of his family often and with great pride. My prayers are with you all.
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Janine Guerrette Graney - Welch Allyn - now Honeywell posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Rick taught me everything about the phone system at Welch Allyn. We spent lots of hours and days developing the various phone systems. If I got stuck, I would call Rick and pronto he could solve any phone problem. Sometime we would laugh and sometime we would say oh no or not again but Rick was my angel. When I talked to Rick in April, he seemed so healthy in his words and we talked about the old days and realized together that life is to short and unfair but in my heart I know Rick will do good things wherever he is and will smile... Hugs, Janine Graney
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Phyllis Barnes posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I worked with Rick at Welch Allyn for several years he was a remarkable person who was always right there to help out and so much fun to work with always had us laughing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all it was a pleasure knowing him. Phyllis Barnes
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Melissa Gue posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
My heart goes out to the whole Bickford family. I am hoping in time the memories you have will help deminish the sorrow so you can smile again. We are thinking of and praying for you during this difficult time. Love, Melissa & Robby Gue
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Michael Stearns posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rick and I worked together for years through the good and bad times. If there was one thing that we should always remember it is that he brought an aspect of happiness, joy, and humor to anyone he came into contact with. I will remember him in the only way I know how and that is to pass along that humor. His commitment to his work was top notch. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Eileen Viola posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rick''s passing. I have many fond memories of our childhood together. Countless hours spent with Sue, Ricky and Janie. My deepest sympathy to all of you. May God grant you peace and comfort.
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Rita Kurtz posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Rick and I worked together many years ago. Everything I learned about telecommunications came from Rick. His sense of humor and great personality helped through the tough times of learning. I had lost touch until Phyllis told me he was ill. I had an opportunity to speak with him recently and he still maintained his sense of humor. I am sad he has passed but I know wherever he is ,he is making people smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bickford family.
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Jane Y. (Bickford) Gowett posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Dee-Dee, my nickname for Rick was and always will be one of the brightest smiles in my heart. My life was made special by him, my childhood more carefree and my adulthood happier. His last words to me were, "You were the best little brother I could ever have had." ( I was a tomboy). Thank You Dee for your love,friendship, laughter and smiles. You''re the best brother I could have ever had. I will love you always. Kim, no one could have been a better wife, friend and nurse for him, I Thank You . My love and sympathy go out to Kim, Carrie, Lisa, Shawny, Nick, My sister Sue, all their spouses and all my neices and nephews, plus all of Dee''s friends for I know we all loved him and will miss him. I love you all. Thank You Frank and Frankie for helping me through this time of one of my deepest sorrows. Jane
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Sandy Gerhardt posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I am very sorry to learn of Rick''s passing. He was always so full of life and smiling whenever you saw him. My deepest sympathy to the family, Kim, Sue, Jane, children and grandchildren. Rick and Kim baptized my son, Michael. We all had really great times and a lot of laughs together way back when. I pray all those memories will be a comfort in the difficult time ahead. Gone too soon. Love to all of you Sandy, Michelle, Laura, and Michael Gerhardt