Richard Graham

Richard K. Graham 54 of Rotterdam and formerly of Wisconsin died Saturday February 9th at Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Cobleskill, NY, he is the son of Elina (Cuff) (Graham) Allen of Rotterdam and the late Kenneth J. Graham. An army veteran of the Vietnam War, Richard was a self employed Tattoo Artist. He was a member of the Jesus Fellowship Church in Menomonie, WI and the Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministries of River Falls, WI. Beside his mother Elina , Richard is survived by his children, Jason R Graham of River Falls ,WI, Michelle N. Graham of Newfoundland, Canada, Evan ,Keith and Hank Graham all of Schenectady, a sister Judy VanWormer (Edward) of Schenectady a grandchild and his beautiful nieces and nephews. Richard was also predeceased by his brother Dennis J. Graham. A memorial service will be held on Thursday evening February 14, 2008 at 7 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, NY. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 to 7 pm prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Richards's memory to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057or to the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center, 133 Holland Avenue, Albany 12208