Obituary of Richard Abdallah

Richard Dickey Abdallah, 58, of Cortland passed away June 6, 2013. He was born January 23, 1955 in Cortland son of the late joseph and Lucille Ossit Abdallah. Dickey was a life long resident of the area graduating from Cortland High School in 1975. He had been employed with Abdallah Dairy, RH Fowler Chem. Co., Groton Hotel, and was most recently operating a booth at the flea market. He is survived by his sons joseph Abdallah of Cortland, William Abdallah of Cincinnatus, sisters Sally (Gary) Dolly, Jo Lynne (Chris Baker) Abdallah, Nancie Abdallah, grandson William, nices and nephews. A memorial service will be Wednesday 10 AM at the Grace Christian and Fellowship Church, Court St., Cortland. Burial will follow at the Cortland Rural Cemetery. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com I heard the news today that I lost a close friend & confidant. With a heavy heart I remember a strong & sincere man who would gladly give you the shirt off his back if he knew you needed it more. Laughter was the best medicine when he came through the door! A loving father & loyal friend with a kind and gental soul, who's smile made the sun seem dim to all of us lucky enough to have known him! A true friend to the end, who always gave from the heart. Is so very hard to say goodbye, heartbreaking to part. I will look to the sun & his emitting brilliant rays, & as the warmth touches my face, I will remember you always!! Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Mary Elizabeth Frye With LOVE & GRATITUDE ALWAYS, Katreena, Stephen, Dominick, Kaleb, Kearstin, Kyra and Kiernen Stout