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Richard Tyler

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Richard Tyler, 74, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020 at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris, NY.  Richard was born on May 13, 1945 in Cochecton, NY to Alice and David Tyler. He was married to Carolyn (Dieterich) Tyler for 58 years.  He is survived by his wife Carolyn; daughter Tammy (Tyler) Watts (Edward); grandchildren Amanda (Matthew), Ryan (Amanda) and Brittany (Jean Junior); and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, David Tyler, and two sisters, Alice Wyss and Marion Barnes.  Richard worked for the Sullivan County Department of Public Works for 37 and a half years as a heavy machine operator. He also worked for Boy Scouts of America for about 10 years. Richard enjoyed working in his garage, doing many projects and working on his old antique cars.  His most favorite thing to do was spending time with his family.

Because of the coronavirus, a memorial service will be at a later date to be announced.  Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, located at 3412 Rte. 97, Barryville, NY 12719, 845/557-8010.

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