Obituary of Richard G. Lang

Richard G. Lang, 94, of Utica passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Utica.

     He was born on July 19, 1928, in Utica, the son of the late John G. and Margaret C. (Lanz) Lang.  Dick was raised in Utica and was a graduate of UFA.  Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.  After his honorable discharge he came back to Utica to work at Chicago Pneumatic.  Dick retired in 1989 after 41 years of faithful service.  In Dick’s spare time he enjoyed working on automobiles and was an avid bowler.

     Mr. Lang is survived by a sister Joan Schwertfeger of Rome, NY and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister Elizabeth Boucher and a brother Robert G Lang.

     Mr. Lang’s funeral will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph St. Patrick Church, 702 Columbia Street, Utica, where his Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated.  He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Yorkville with his parents.