Richard Byron Israel

Richard Byron Israel, 78, died January 18, 2024 at Autumn Lake Health Care.

Born in Southbridge, MA, on March 9, 1945, he was the son of the late Pete and Felicia Israel.

Rick served in the US Navy.  He worked for many years at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank; and in his retirement, at Costco.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica; his son, Michael; three grandsons, Jonathan Hower, Isaac Hower and James Graves; his sister, Mary Ann Schindel and many members of the Rinehart family, especially his good friend and brother-in-law, Gary Rinehart.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Rinehart Israel and his sister, Maureen Kallstrom.

Private funeral services will be held for the family.