Richard "Ric" R. Cagney of Walden, NY, a life member of the Walden Fire Department and a resident of the area, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at home. He was 71. 

The son of the late Donald and Mary Burnett Cagney, he was born October 18, 1945. 

Ric was a 52 year member of the Walden Fire Department, Orange Hose Company No. 1, where he served as the current treasurer of the Department and on the Board of Directors. He was also the current treasurer, past senior driver, and ex-captain of the Orange Hose Company No.1. He was a former commisioner of the Walden Fire District, a Walden Fire Police Officer,  was a member of the Orange County Fire Advisory Board, and past member of Walden Fire District #2 in Buffalo, NY. Ric had the distinction of responding to the most alarms in the Walden Fire District for the last decade.

Ric served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a retired sales representative for IBM, and former owner of the Walden Tire Shop and the Walden Feed Store, now known as the Walden Animal Deli. He was also an avid UCONN Basketball fan and had recently become an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his Sister, Janet McGrath; two Nephews, Brad McGrath and Bryan McGrath, Sister-In-Law Claire Cagney
and extended family;
As well as many brothers and sisters of the fire service.

Along with his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Jack Cagney.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 5-7:30 p.m., with Firematic services at 7:30, at Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St.Walden, NY 12586.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
Rev. James Van Houten will officiate.

Burial will be in Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden, NY.

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