Richard A. Fuller, Sr., 75, of Homer, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Born in Cortland, NY, on May 17, 1942, Richard was the son of George and Jennie “June” Peppin Fuller.  A lifelong resident of the area, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He retired from Petral, Inc. after 16 years of service and prior to that had worked at SUNY Cortland.  He was a member of the McGraw Volunteer Fire Department and the Blodgett Mills Sportsman’s Club.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Fuller; and his three children, Colleen (Dale) Losaw of McGraw, Richard (Nicole) Andrew Fuller II of SC, and Joleen Fuller of Otisco Lake.  He also leaves behind his mother, June Fuller, of McGraw; grandchildren, Scot, Jessica, Andrew, Kristen, Sage, and Kiernan; great-grandchildren, Logan, Trenton, and Lillyanne; brothers, Donald “Bull” Fuller of McGraw and Raymond (Kathy) Fuller of DeRuyter Lake; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many close friends including John and Sam Morse and Billy Morse.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his siblings, Robert “Beansie,” Carol, and Thomas “Tom Cat.”

A graveside service will be held at the McGraw Cemetery on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor John Hartman officiating.  There will be no prior calling hours or funeral service.  Expressions of sympathy in memory of Richard may be directed to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, P.O. Box 7000, AlbertLea, MN 56007-8001.