Richard E. Couture Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cohoes NY, Sadly we lost our beloved brother and son Richard R. Couture on January 28, 2016. Born in Cohoes he was son of Albert E.Couture Sr. and the late Florence A. Giles. He was a 1975 graduate of Cohoes High School and was Emcee of his 1975 Classnight. He was definitely the life of the party. Rick served his country in the US Navy from 1975-1977. He had been employed at the D&H Railroad and the Albany VA Hospital. He loved playing pickup basketball at Sunset Park with his friends, running and was an avid Vikings and Bruce Springsteen fan. He was predeceased by his step mother Joan Couture. Survivors in addition to his father include his siblings Albert E. Couture Jr., Connie (Meron) Shakow, Sandie (Tony) LePage, Bruce (Carol) Couture, Kevin Couture and Christopher (Janice) Couture. Also survived by 5 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews whom he loved with all his heart. In lieu of flowers donations in Rick’s memory to Joseph’s House in Troy or the City Rescue Mission in Albany would be appreciated. “Be kind to one another” Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetey. Relatives and friends may call at the Marra Funeral Home Thursday from 5-8pm

Richard E. Couture

April 15, 1957 - January 28, 2016