Richard Melvin Cornelius Sr. passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home.
A memorial services will be held at a later date in Rochester, NY.
Richard was born January 20, 1937 in Rochester, NY to Melvin and Irene (Rose) Cornelius. He married Hilda Ruth Hess on March 15, 1958 in Rochester, NY and was a mechanic for Owens-Illionis Glass Manufacturing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda on February 11, 2016.
Survivors include his children, Judy Graham and husband, Gordie, Lloyd Cornelius and wife, Kathy, Richard Cornelius Jr. and wife, Angela, Arthur "Art" Cornelius and wife, Denise, and Charles Cornelius and wife, Shannon; 35 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Condolences(17)
lloyd cornelius
coconut creek, FL Monday, January 20, 2020 Dad i want wish you a Happy Birthday i hope you and MLK are celebrating in heaven i sure do miss you and mom . I need one time to talk with again love your son Lloydlloyd cornelius
coconut creek, FL Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Dad i really miss you and mom ,i had a dream i was talking to you like you was on earth , please give mom our love in heaven . Well the 3 of us are remodeling your house ,i know you loved it but we can not sell it the way it is love you and miss you your son LloydJudy graham
Lockport, NY Saturday, March 9, 2019 Dad it has been 4months since you passed.there's not a day that goes by that I think about the talks and laughs we had.I wish I could give you a hug.I love you and miss you so muchLloyd
Boca raton, FL Wednesday, December 26, 2018 To the best dad ever Christmas was not the same with out you , I miss you so much and my mind is the same I just can not get it out of my head how how fast you went down hill , Iam trying to keep us 3 going but it is hard doing it long distance , I will be putting you in the ground with mommy in June miss you terrible love you so much your are not just a phone call away no moreSon-in-law
Lockport, NY Thursday, December 6, 2018 Rest in peace dad i will always remember the good times we had playing with all the toys in stores you and mom will be sadly missed by me and so proud to know ya an call y'all mom& dad for more then 20 years any one that knew ya should be the same love you allLisa Cornelius
Boca Raton, FL Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Grandpa-we all miss you very much especially your daily conversations with Gabriella. Although everyone is sad, I am glad you are no longer suffering. Say Hi to Grandma and watch over us all.Love you
Edwin Livingston
Lockport, NY Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Grandpa you will be missed by so many. You always had a great sense of humor. I'll always remember the good times with you. I know you and grandma are watching over us love you always.Edwin Livingston
Lockport, NY Wednesday, December 5, 2018 You will be truly missed grandpa. Now you and grandma are our angels watching over us. Love you alwaysJudy
, NY Wednesday, December 5, 2018 I love and miss you every day dad.I will cherish the 6weeks we had together.Lloyd Charlie's and Judy 3stoppages alwaysStacy Padilla
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Grandpa, you were taken too soon but you are no longer suffering. You will be missed by many people, but we know you are in heaven with Grandma now. Watch over us all!Love,
Stacy, Sophia & Audrianna
Lloyd Cornelius
Columbia, SC Sunday, November 25, 2018 Dad i miss talking to you every day the family info you have given me will never leave me i love you and hope you and mom are ok in heaven . Well it seems like the 2 boys do not care to post anything on this page it is a shame . The 3 stooges will stay strong for you love LloydCharles Cornelius
Waco, TX Tuesday, November 13, 2018 I miss you more and more every day dad. You were the last living parent I had and I did all I could for you and gave up so much just to be in your last days. I am so glad you got to see me get married to one of the most wonderful woman I have ever been with, we will miss you dearly.Love your son Charlie
Jack Morton
West, TX Monday, November 12, 2018 I'm certain that Richard is holding his wife again. Certainly was not the same without her, and "Motor Mouth", their lil' dog they had since I've known him. I had the opportunity to visit at least 2-3 times a year to service his air conditioner. He was always happy to see me and had good stories to tell about his working adventures. He always liked to help me if he could, and always had great conversation. Working for myself and not a company, I had the time to sit with him a bit longer, and just talk and cut-up a bit, which I new he appreciated after 2016. My thoughts are with all of you in New York and Texas, and elsewhere that I forget he mentioned. Take care my friend, and it was really a pleasure knowing you!Judy graham
, NY Monday, November 12, 2018 Dad it was a long 6weeks. Lloyd. Charlie and Judy.took care of you .we had many laughs and tears.I wouldn't change any of it.we have had many ups and downs through the years.but you are a great dad .You will be missed.I love you so much .xoxoxoxo your daughterLisa
Waco, TX Wednesday, November 7, 2018 I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and share some comfort and hope from God's word. In it he promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4; Isaiah 25:8) Until that time comes, Jehovah God assures us at Psalm 34:18 that he "is close to the brokenhearted" and "He saves those who are crushed in spirit." So he understands your pain and grief and is eager to help you by giving you the strength you need to cope during this most difficult time. (Philippians 4:13)Tammy Livingston
Lockport, NY Wednesday, November 7, 2018 I love you grandpa! I miss you like crazy! Tell gram i said hi and i love her, you are forever in our hearts!Lloyd Cornelius
Columbia, SC Wednesday, November 7, 2018 To the best father ever you are missed so much . Dad Judy Charlie Lloyd did the best job taking care of you the last 5 weeks of your life .Dad Doctor Lloyd and nurse Judy had some good times and bad times but it was worth ever minute . I may struggle with a few difficult decisions I had to make but I think I will pull out of some time love you more then words can say RIP