Obituary of Richard R. Bryant

     Mr. Richard R. Bryant, 95, a resident of the Masonic Care Community in Utica, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the nursing home.

     Richard was born in Utica, on December 25, 1928, the son of Howard W. and Elizabeth (Williams) Bryant. He was raised in Utica, was a graduate of Utica Free Academy, MVCC and earned his bachelor’s degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Richard proudly served in the US Navy from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952. On July 20, 1963, Richard was united in marriage with Dolores Lapalisse at St. Mary’s Church in NY Mills.  For many years, Richard was employed as an art teacher with Kemble School and Utica Free Academy, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed traveling, yardwork, and always had an art project he was working on. Richard was of the Episcopal faith.

     Mr. Bryant is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores of Utica and his son, Lawrence K. Bryant of N. Utica. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris Wall and brother, Howard F. Bryant, Jr.

     Visitation for family and friends is Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica, followed by military honors at 8:00 p.m.  at the conclusion of visitation. He will be laid to rest in Norwich Corners Cemetery.