Richard C. Haight

1930 - 2016

Richard C. Haight obituary, 1930-2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Haughey-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home

119 Fifth Street

Watkins Glen, New York

Richard Haight Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2016.

Richard C. Haight, age 86, of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on June 3, 2016 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, New Port Richey, FL.
He was born in Montour Falls on April 26, 1930. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Helen Haight, and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Carl Lederman. He is survived by a son Mike Haight (Norman, OK), a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bobbie Estes (Watkins Glen), grandchildren, Matthew Estes, Aaron Haight, Marissa Haight, Kara Haight, and great grandson Lucas Haight.
Dick graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1948. He then proudly served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1953 (including a little over a year of sea duty). He was married for many years to Mary Lou Emmons Haight. He retired from Shepard Niles Crane and Hoist, Montour Falls, NY.
He was a member of the Watkins Glen Presbyterian Church, the Watkins Glen Fire Department, the Watkins Glen Elks Lodge, and a life member of the American Legion.
He was a member of the Appleknockers Drum and Bugle Corps and then was very involved in the establishment and continued support of the Squires Drum and Bugle Corps. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and working at the race track.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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March 9, 2020

Jeffrey Piatt

You were a good man Dick will miss you. Have many memories of places an things you have shown us in life. Thank you sorry your last years with Judy. God Bless you.

August 24, 2016

Mary Jo & Jim Bennett

Our condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. Jim & I were very sad to hear the news of Dick passing but we are lucky to have had many good times with him & have many good memories. Rest in Peace Dick.

August 11, 2016

Ron and Fran Pierce Pierce

Sorry for your loss Kathy and family.

August 11, 2016

Teri Knapp-Burdick

You were a sweet man, Dick. May you rest in peace.

August 10, 2016

Sue Lodge Edwards

Kathy and Family,

I'm sorry to read of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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