Richard Orley Strong

STRONG, Richard Orley - Passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Hamilton General Hospital on December 14, 2021 at the age of 71. Loving husband of 53 years to Deborah Strong. Loving father of Richard Michael (Natalie) Strong, Catherine (Brad) Bierman. Proud grandfather of Josh Eckert, Zak (Lauren) Eckert and Samantha Eckert (Steve). He will be sadly missed by his sister Nancy Konola. Predeceased by his parents Orley and Donna Strong and his sister Patricia. Dear brother-in-law to Larry (Theresa) Sallows,Judy Benson (Bill Drexler) and Brenda (Dan) Hearn. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Frank (Sandy) Sallows, and his sisters-in-law Wilma (Jack) Kempt and Ruth (Harry) Prest. As per Richard's wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of his Life will take place at a later date. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main Street, Niagara Falls. Online condolences at pattersonfuneralhome.com