Richard D. Slocum

Obituary of Richard D. Slocum March 22, 2016 Richard D. (Rick) Slocum of Wolcott passed away on March 22, 2016 at Rochester General Hospital. Rick was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his parents, June and Adelbert (Del) Slocum. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marcia; his daughter, Karen (Jason) Brezinski; grandchildren, Quinton Crawford and Araya Brezinski; brothers, Terry (Belle) Slocum and John (Cathy) Slocum as well as several nieces and nephews. Rick was born May 28, 1946 in Syracuse, NY. He spent his teen-age years in Fair Haven, NY and graduated from Red Creek High School in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a jet engine mechanic. After his discharge, he went to work for Pratt-Whitney Aircraft in Connecticut. He later left Pratt-Whitney and began working at Eastman Kodak. Rick started in the camera shop on the production line; was promoted to Equipment Service Representative repairing photofinishing equipment; became a Regional Specialist and when he retired in 2001, he was in a managerial position within the Business Imaging Systems department. In his spare time, Rick was an accomplished woodworker, an avid hunter and enjoyed the shooting sports. He was a member and past president of the Red Creek Conservation Club and an active member of Peterson-Hall Post 436 of the American Legion where he served as Vice-Commander. Rick was an amazing husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend who will be missed greatly. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 25 at Foster Funeral Home, 837 Cayuga Street in Hannibal. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling.