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Thursday
11
June
Calling Hours
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Brown Funeral Home
21 Flood Drive
Fulton, New York, United States
315-887-1248
Memorial Services are private
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Kathy Oconnor lit a candle
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Amy and Emily, so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Kathy Oconnor lit a candle
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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My heart is breaking as is everyone else's trying to understand why! Rick was a shy , compassionate man. He wanted a big family so he could have his own baseball team. Life's moments have given him that family " Yours,mine and ours " Just had to be the way ! What a ride we have all been on! Rick this past week I looked through past and present pictures of you with our sons. I thank you for all those memories. They are helping to get us through. Our sons have gone above and beyond to support us at a time they are barely keeping it together. Quite simply Rick I thank you for caring so much for Andrea and me years ago. You have never been out of our thoughts, prayers or conversations through the years. Hugs and kisses my friend. Rick as we move forward , I believe that you will be visiting us from time to time. So when the wind is blowing through our hair, the warmth of the sun across our shoulders and the rays of sunlight on our face . We will know it's your embrace! Rest high on that mountain!
Richard Dana posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Dear Dad,
I hope you are good where ever you are, I miss you. I am not a person of many words, I must have got that from you. We are very much a like more than I have ever realize. The calm, cool, collected, caring, patient, and funny people we have become. I have been told that our mentalities are the same, our laugh, the looks, the random things we do to get our loved ones to laugh and smile. I have been told by uncle Andy that I work just like you, “You are just like your dad, Rick, it takes you a while to start working but when you do, you do good work.” I guess we get that from if you do it right the first time wouldn't have to do it again type of mentality. It now makes me wonder when I was named a Jr how alike we truly are, the odds that we would nearly be the same as I grow up.
I know we have grown apart as we all got older and different hobbies and the work and stay home because of the little time we have in between going back to work week in and week out. The first week of my first job I didn't know how people could work week in and week out like that. A few years gone by and I gave in to the same rut. Time just flying by. Visiting mainly on holidays and birthdays.
When I heard about Brian buying a snowmobile and how he talked you into getting one, I decided to do so as well, so we all can spend more time together. When I got my big raise that is when I decided to get the 2 newer snowmobiles and trailer, so we wouldn't hurt so much after the ride. Brian still laughs and couldn't believe the face you made when we got back from my first ride and I said “My muscles hurt” when we were trying to put them on the trailer as I was trying to take a break. My arms felt completely like jelly. I barely could lift dinner plate as my arms were shaking. I like to say to him randomly because it was funny.
Winter is a short season here, seems to be getting shorter and shorter every year as we only had 3 maybe 4 rides. I poke Brian into doing something else like jet skiing or something he wasn't interested then. A few months ago he showed interest into jet skiing or getting an old style muscle car kinda always asking me for money for something it was ok but then it wouldn't leave me with enough to get my own. Turns out he was able to still get it without my help. I asked him if you were going to get one because I was interested in getting one as well. Brian told me you said “It must be nice” I laughed and smiled about it. Due to the Covid-19 and nearing its end. Something was telling me to visit you one of these weekends. Emily messaged me about an hour or so later saying you were going to have a BBQ , and I was like perfect timing. I told Brian no on the car because I wanted to hold on to the money because I didn't know what was going to happen. It didn't stop me picturing us all getting one, working on them , and going on car trips together.
I didn't know that the BBQ was going to be the last time I would see you but something was pulling me there the day before. Wished I stayed longer and given you a hug telling you I love you and to say see you later. I know we weren't the hugging type. I wanted to see you one last time no matter what condition you were in. I wanted you to hear my voice one last time telling you I loved you. Your passing has been extremely difficult on all of us. Laying awake thinking if you knew you weren't going to make it when they picked you up to bring you to the hospital. I am proud to be a Jr., I am proud of Brian he was there to help you when you needed him and vice versa. There is so much more I can put in this letter to you but I wish I could tell you this in person instead. I am sorry about the motorcycle memories I know you wanted us to get some when we grew up but the anxiety was too much for me to get one. The muscle car trips were supposed to be our next memory with you together.
PS It was never truly a Good bye it was always a see you later. RIP
Love your son,
Richard R. Dana Jr.
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Brian Dana uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Im sitting trying to think of something to type with tears in my eyes well here it goes .Dad I miss you so much you like you will never know. You are my best friend in life and now your gone but I know you will be watching my back. You made me the man I am today and i thank you so much. You are a amazing Dad to us kids and we all love you very much and you will be missed dearly. Ill miss the late phone call to talk or bullshit together ❤ You taught me everything I know and more and I thank you so much. You left so early in this life and I know you will be by my side even though youre invisible. You are like my hero Ill try to make your proud and look after Ma and emily like you would. Rest easy Dad ill see ya later cause you know me it wasnt never a goodbye. When it my turn to go i want you to be the first person I will see welcome me to your place up there. I love you and proud to call you my Dad. "You can't hurt steel" Well dad guess Im aluminum so I guess ill have to get stronger .aka my Dad was the best man I know.
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Emily Dana lit a candle
Monday, June 8, 2020
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I will miss you forever on end. I love you so much dad. You’re my best friend and my sidekick, now you’re my guardian angel. You’re going to missed by so many people. I have all my brothers protecting me and looking out for me and mom. I love you dad. Forever and always. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I love you. This is a see you later not a goodbye. Fly high dad ❤️
Tiffany Dana lit a candle
Monday, June 8, 2020
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You will be forever missed. You were always a phone call away when Brian needed you and would do anything for any of your kids/family. Bri will keep an eye on Emma and Ma, you don't have to worry about them. We love you. Love: Brian, Tiff, Milo, Freddy, and JuJu.
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Beverly Munski lit a candle
Monday, June 8, 2020
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So very, very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Sending prayers to all of the families, he will be GREATLY missed.
Beverly Frost Dana Munski
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Rich Hayduk posted a condolence
Monday, June 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to family and friends of Richard Dana. I did not know Richard, but worked with his son, Brian. So sorry for your loss.
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Thomas Colella lit a candle
Monday, June 8, 2020
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Thomas Colella Posted Jun 8, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Amy and Emily. I dont know where to begin, but only to say how extremely sorry I am. I'm not gonna get mushy, so I'll keep it short and sweet. I'm keeping you all in my prayers and asking God to give you the strength to get thru each day. He was a good person..made me laugh when we talked ! He'll be sadly missed and never forgotten. Take care of yourselves. Tom Colella.
Gail Case lit a candle
Sunday, June 7, 2020
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Adele, Kelly and Kevin, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. To all the kids, I'm sorry that you lost your Dad. I'm hoping that Jill was there to welcome him to heaven. Love Gail Frost Case.
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Mike Shannon lit a candle
Sunday, June 7, 2020
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Dear Rick, I’m going to miss a very good and gracious man, so humble, RIP brother,I will never forget you! Love Mike Shannon
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Adele lit a candle
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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I love and miss you so much, you were a great brother Rick I’m still in shock! Rest In Peace my dear brother! My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Love Adele
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Kelly Merrill lit a candle
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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The world lost a very kind hearted man!! I will cherish all of the memories of you, my brother. We will all miss you dearly! Love, Kelly
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Maggie Kimball lit a candle
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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Maggie Kimball posted a condolence
Saturday, June 6, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce and Maggie Kimball
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Merrilldon25@gmail.com lit a candle
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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The family of Richard Dana uploaded a photo
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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21 Flood Drive | Fulton, NY 13069 | Email: brownfuneralservices@gmail.com
Phone: 315-887-1248 | Fax: 315-887-1212
