Richard Hayes

December 29, 1949 - April 6, 2022

Richard Hayes, age 72, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. Born on December 29, 1949, in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Geraldine (Etherton) Hayes. Richard was employed as an iron worker for most of his life for companies such as Harrison and Burrowes Bridge in Glenmont, NY. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. Richard loved his dog, Buddy; he was truly his best friend. He is survived by his son, Richard Alkinburgh; sister-in-law; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his brothers, Ronald Hayes, Howard Hayes Jr.; sisters, Patricia Rose, Gloria Sitterly. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc. 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, NY, with Reverend Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Maple Ave Cemetery, Fultonville, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Richard's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and active-duty service members. (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/) “"When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure." Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com