Conesus:  At age 63, Rich passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, NY.  He was born in Rochester, NY to Edmund and Norma French.  Rich is predeceased by the love of his life; Karen French, his father Edmund H. French Sr.  Survived by his son; Adam (Jennifer) French of Livonia, his mother; Norma L. French, his siblings, Edmund H. French Jr., Nancy (Steven) Pritchard, Gary French and David French, and his granddaughter; Alyson French, along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

In keeping with Rich’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services.  Interment will take place privately at Pine Hill Cemetery in Rush.  Memorial contributions can be made to:  Golisano Children’s Hospital; 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY  14642.  To share a memory or a condolence please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com .