Richard J. Tregurtha

Petersburgh – Richard J. Tregurtha, 63, of Lewis Hollow Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, after an extended illness under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
Born in Stoneham, MA, on June 6, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Alice Copeland Tregurtha. He had lived in Petersburgh since 2001 after moving from Grafton, NY, where he had lived since 1992. He had worked for Confortex in Watervliet, NY, Troy-Bilt in Lansingburgh, NY, and most recently at RPI in their maintenance department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his former wife, Susan Clark of Glenmont, NY, a daughter, Alice Furbush of Ohio, a sister, Diane and her husband Joseph DeVito of Everett, MA, several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A private gathering will be held for Richard at his home at a later date. To remember him in a special way, memorial contributions to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY, 12144, would be appreciated. The Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home of Petersburgh is assisting the family with arrangements.