Mr. Richard Charles Prucker

CHARLOTTE, NC - Richard Charles Prucker, 69, passed away on September 13, 2023. He was the son of Charles and Beverly (Kirschofer) Prucker. Born October 25, 1953 in Utica, NY, he was educated locally and graduated from Whitesboro High School. Richard received a kidney transplant in 1971 from his sister, Diane. “A Gift of Life” that lasted almost 50 years! Richard worked as a local auto mechanic. He went on to the Riverside School of Aeronautics, graduating as an Aircraft Mechanic. He started at Empire Airlines on 10/30/78. As other airlines merged together, he had the opportunity to work for Piedmont Airlines, US Air and American Airlines. He completed 40 years of service and retired as a Lead Aircraft Mechanic on 12/19/18. He married Lisa Nastovich on 9/18/82. They were married just short of 41 years. Along with his beloved wife Lisa, he leaves three daughters and six grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Jamison (Larissa) Eilerman and children; Caroline, Julian, and Gabriel, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Alexandra) DeBoer and children; Norah, Ronan, and Molly; Mr. and Mrs. Brent (Erica) Combs. A sister, Mr. and Mrs. Russel (Diane) Green (FL). A niece, Andrea Green. He was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Randall. Also surviving is his brother-in-law, Bill Randall and nieces, Kristin Phelps and Amanda Krutz. Also surviving is his step-mother, Irene Haracz, a special lady who was able to combine all of the children (adults) into one family. He leaves: (Patrick) and Penny Fenton (NY), (Steven) and Kathy Fenton (AZ), (Irene) and Donna Bradley (NV), (Michael) and Donna Fenton (NC), (Mary) Healey (FL), and (Joseph) and Lisa Fenton (WA). A Memorial Gathering in Richard’s honor will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St. Richard’s Memorial Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will commence at 1:00 p.m. at the church. For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider contributing to the American Kidney Fund online at www.kidneyfund.org; envelopes will also be available at the service. Inurnment will follow in St. George Cemetery in Whitesboro. This obituary was submitted by Richard's family.

Mr. Richard Charles Prucker

October 25, 1953 - September 13, 2023