Richard 'Dick' Creeley

Richard F. Creeley, 68, formerly of Newark Valley, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, at his home in St. Charles, MO, on Monday, June 15th, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Sokoloski) Creeley, and their children Karen (Steve) Brewer, Arnie Creeley, Rick (Danielle) Creeley, and Scott (Caty) Creeley. He is the beloved Pop Pop of 8 grandchildren: Alex and Isabel Brewer, Matthew Creeley, Sarah and Rachel Creeley, and Nicholas, Anne, and Emily Creeley. Also surviving are his mother, Gertrude Creeley, his brothers Charles Chuck (Michelle) Creeley, Arnold Butch (Debbie) Creeley, and sisters Rose (Len) Terenzi, Judy Mayer, all of Newark Valley, and many nieces and nephews living throughout the U.S. He was predeceased by his father, Arnold Creeley and siblings, George Pete Creeley, Cathy (Ron) Warner, and Elizabeth Tish Marshall. Dick was born on November 19th, 1946 in Endicott, NY. He and Bonnie were married on Nov. 8, 1969. In 1965, prior to becoming a Marine, Dick began a long, successful career at IBM in Endicott, NY. He retired as the Director of Asset Management Services on September 30th, 2008, in St. Louis, MO following 43 years of service. Dick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharge as Sergeant (E-5) on January 19, 1972. Dick was a loving and supportive father and an active member of the Newark Valley community where he was a Little League baseball and football coach, and an active supporter of the Newark Valley Volunteer Fire Department and High School Booster Club. He was also a lifetime member of the Glen A. Warner VFW Post 1371, Owego and served in the Color Guard. A Celebration of His Life will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be written in Dicks guestbook at macphersonfh.com