Hyde Park, NY
Richard Charles Wisker, 84, of Hyde Park, died at home on Friday, April 16, 2021, in the care and company of his loving wife, Jean, and children and their families.
Born on September 27, 1936, in White Plains, NY, he was the son of George and Helena Murray Wisker. He married Jean L. Wright on October 31, 1959, in Yonkers, NY. Jean survives at home.
After high school, Richard served his country in the Air Force National Guard from 1955-1959. He entered law enforcement and joined the Scarsdale Police Department where he would retire as a Sergeant. After his retirement from the police department, he was employed by CBS Broadcasting in New York City from 1981 to his retirement in 1999.
Richard was a communicant of Regina Coeli Church, Hyde Park, where he served as an usher.
In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by two daughters, Lesley and Nancy Wisker, two sons, Rich (Veronica) Wisker and Gary (Christine) Wisker, a sister, Theresa Kolodzinski, two sisters -in-law, Mary Wisker and Irene Catano, his four grandchildren, Caitlin Wisker, Ian Wisker, Ryan Wisker, Michael Wisker.
He was predeceased by four brothers, George, John, Donald, and Robert Wisker and his sister, Margaret Rich.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, April 19, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 20, at Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park. Entombment will follow at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Richard's family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553.
The family would like to thank Hudson Valley Hospice for their care and comfort.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit
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