Richard C. Josephson, 86, of Falconer, NY died June 6, 2014 in his home. He was born August 11, 1927 in Port Allegany, PA, the son of Alvan Josephson and Helen Hesch Josephson Porter.
He was a graduate of Falconer High School in 1945 and Alfred University in 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 and the U.S. Army, Army Security Agency from 1951 to 1954.
Richard had been employed by A.T. Josephson, R.W. Hilt and 23 years with Barnes Construction. He was a member of Carpenters Local 166. From 1989 to 1996 he served as code enforcement officer for the Village of Falconer.
He had been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher, on various church committees and he had also served on the church council.
Surviving are his wife Ingrid Bergquist Josephson whom he married on February 19, 1955; three sons: Daniel Josephson of Old Forge, NY, David Josephson of Lebanon, OH, and Mark (Tracey) Josephson of Youngsville, PA; ten grandchildren: Paul Josephson, Adam Josephson, Brian Joseph-son, Haley Josephson, Jay Bradley Josephson, Christian Josephson, Fritz Josephson, Colin Josephson, Taylor Josephson and Morgan Josephson. Also, his close niece Laura Hilt and a nephew Bruce Hilt.
He was preceded in death by his infant brother Donald Josephson, his father, his mother and a sister Nancy (Robert) Hilt.
Richard taught us that the simplest truth in life is love.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. No visitation will be observed. Memorials may be made to the Falconer Public Library, 101 W. Main St., Falconer, NY 14733; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 20 North Phetteplace St., Falconer, NY 14733; or to Hospice of Chautauqua County, 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750.
