ROCHESTER - Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, July 16th 2018 at age 88. Predeceased by his wife, Jean Marie Johnston; son, Paul R. Johnston; sisters, Dorothy Johnston-Sawyer, Ruth Johnston-Barrett. Survived by son, David (Amy) Johnston; grandchildren, Michael (Shanna) Johnston, Karen (Bernie) Beikirch, Tracy Simmons; great grandchildren, Alyssa Johnston, Nicole Simmons, Brandon Johnston, Se'anna & Haylee Beikirch; great-great grandson, Brody Urquhart; daughter-in-law, Lynn Trelly-Johnston. Richard was a retiree from Eastman Kodak Co. after 43+ years of service, a founding member of Greece Volunteer Ambulance and served as a life-member for 60 years, also a school bus driver for Greece Central for 19 years.
Calling Hours will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday, July 20th at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, where his Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21st at 11 AM. Entombment to follow at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to:
Greece Volunteer Ambulance
867 Long Pond Road
Rochester, New York 14612