Richard J. Domster, 87 passed peacefully in Cheektowaga, NY on August 9, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Sarah A. Kennedy, his daughters Kimberly McKale and Laurie Duchene, his grandchildren Jonathon Duchene, Sar Duchene-Vendura, Thomas John, Patrick and Richard McKale and many cousins.
Richard was in the Military Police with the Army Reserves for 6 years with an honorable discharge. He was a lover of anything with a motor. Richard was proud to work at Harrison Radiator, a part of General Motors working his way from guard shack to supervisor.
After decades of work at General Motors, he retired and began a new career helping to raise and care for his grandchildren. Spreading his love of tinkering and fine craftsmanship to his future generations.
He was a lifetime angler. Richard loved sharing stories of his trips with his good friends Ron Campanella and John Vosburg. With a beer in his hand and a smile on his face, he passed on memories of catching snakes in the fields next to his house, using pea shooters on the neighborhood kids and his tallest tale of all – his bicycle made from sticks.
Come visit and share stories on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1pm-5pm at Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home at 3070 Delaware Avenue.
A service will be held Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11am at St. Mark Lutheran Church at 576 Delaware Road, please gather at the church. He will be laid to rest at Elmlawn Cemetery. There will be a reception at the church following the service at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Richard’s memory.
