Richard Eugene Wilson, 89, of Rhinebeck, NY, a former Hyde Park resident, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center at Poughkeepsie, NY.

Born on March 15, 1933, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of Clifford and Viola Barley Wilson. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. On September 20, 1953, he married the love of his life, Janice M. Page at the Hyde Park Dutch Reformed Church.

Richard started, owned and operated PDQ Manufacturing, Staatsburg, NY until his retirement.

He had a love for all sports, but his favorite was basketball. He spent many hours playing basketball at the YMCA. In addition, he loved playing golf, participating in several golf leagues. He had a passion for traveling and traveled all over the world.

He will be remembered for his generous and giving heart. He gave to so many. His faith was very important to him. One of his favorite sayings was "Keep your eye on the ball" meaning Jesus. He was always passionate about what he believed. He was dearly loved and touched many lives. He will be missed by many.

He was an active member of the Hyde Park Community where he was a member of the Lions Club and Rotary. At one time he was on the board at the YMCA, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Survivors include his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Janice M. Wilson, Rhinebeck, daughter and son-in-law, Sharon M. Wilson-Gallo and Peter Gallo, Red Hook, NY, grandson, Camden Hutchins, Holiday, FL, grandson, Tanner Hutchins and fiancé Megan White, Rhinebeck, NY, granddaughter, Paige Gallo and Kyle Reeser, St. Petersburg, FL, and his great grandson, Wilson Hutchins, Port Ewen, NY.

He was predeceased by a son, Scott Wilson, who died on January 4, 2016. He was predeceased by his brothers Donald Wilson, Winfield Wilson and Thomas Wilson.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park, NY. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the funeral home, followed by burial at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Richard's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hospice Foundation, Inc., Memorial Gift Program, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or www.hvhospice.org.

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 www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.