August 11, 2022
Richard Pike, 79; of Phoenix, NY passed peacefully Thursday afternoon, August, 11th at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Syracuse NY. Mr. Pike was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter and Rachel (Plenderleith) Cooke Pike. He has been a resident of Phoenix, NY since 1986. Mr. Pike was a United States Veteran having served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from U.S. Airways, Syracuse, NY after 35+ years of service. Dick was a lover of cheeseburgers and he enjoyed sitting in his favorite comfortable chair. He also enjoyed hating the NY Yankees yet he never missed a game letting his family lovingly dub him as a “closet lover” of the Yankees. Dick was a member of a pool league and an avid golfer.
Mr. Pike is survived by his wife of 51 years Kathleen Pike of Phoenix, their two sons: Colin (Karla Barnes) Pike of Fulton, NY; Tyler Pike of Nevada; his brother: Bill Pike of Idaho; 3 grandchildren: Cooper and Lucas Pike and Kevin Seabury and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no Calling Hours or Funeral Service.
Burial will be held privately.
The Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton, NY 13069.
May your memories sustain you through your grief. Dick was such a special guy and everyone that knew him and/or worked with him loved him dearly. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Always enjoyed seeing Mr.Pike on pool nights. He was a joy to have around and joke with. My deepest condolences to the family.
Kathleen and family, you have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed many talks with Dick while restoring the house next door. I’m honored to have had the opportunity to get to know him.