Richard A. Boliver

CROGHAN- Richard A. Boliver, 83, of State Route 812, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025 at Lewis County General Hospital with his loving family by his side.

A funeral Mass will be said at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Croghan, with Rev. Donald Manfred, Pastor officiating.  A luncheon at the Croghan American Legion will immediately follow the Mass, all are welcome.  Any food donations may be taken directly to the American Legion on Thursday March 6, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  There are no calling hours.  Spring burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.  Arrangements are with Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s name may be made to the Lewis County Hospital Foundation, Comfort Care Room, 7785 N State Street, Lowville, NY 13367 or to Caring Friends of the Community, P.O. Box 712 Croghan, NY 13327.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 63 years, Frances “Pudge” Boliver;  his five children, Jack Boliver of Lowville, Janet (Carlton) Horvath of Croghan, Jeff (Dana) Boliver of Croghan, Jenny (Ed) Dziekan of Croghan, and Joel Boliver and his companion Mark Barrile of Elma, NY; six grandchildren, Dustin Brown, Emmalee Ritz, Shawna Ritz, Ashlynne (Brett) Czepiel, Matthew Horvath, and Jaime (Devon) Carroll; seven great-grandchildren, Tanner, Ayden, Quincey Hollman; Jordan and Jadynn Carroll; and Aubree and Ella Czepiel; four sisters, Millie Monnat of Castorland, Norma Monnat of Carthage, Dorothy Monnat of Croghan, and Sharon Sweeney of Carthage; two sisters-in-law, Priscilla Boliver of Croghan and Karen Smith of Lyons Falls; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was predeceased by a son, John Alvin Boliver who died prematurely; a granddaughter, Erin Catherine Ritz, who died at birth; two brothers, Edward and Gerald Boliver; and four brothers-in-law, Robert Monnat, Stanley Monnat, Bernard “Chibby” Monnat, and Glenn Sweeney.

Richard was born on September 3, 1941 in Lowville, a son of the late Alvin and Erma Kloster Boliver.  He attended country school in Indian River and graduated from Father Leo Memorial School, Croghan, in 1959.  Following graduation, he worked for Climax Manufacturing, Castorland for five years before joining the Laborers Union #322 in 1965.  On September 8, 1962, he married Frances A. Smith at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Indian River.  Richard worked for various construction companies and retired in 1996.  He was a member of the union for nearly 60 years.

He enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre and poker, fishing, hunting, trapping, riding around on the side by side, family gatherings, country music, carpentry, including building gun cabinets along with other projects for his family, and some that were donated to benefits, and raising exotic pheasants and other varieties of birds.   Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his dog Mickey.  Richard was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.   

He was a communicant of St. Stephen’ Catholic Church, Croghan.  Richard was a lifetime member of the Beaver River Fish and Game Club and a member of the Peeler Swamp Hunting Club, and past member of the Balsam Creek Hunting Club.

Richard’s family would like to thank the second-floor staff (East Wing) at Lewis County General Hospital for their loving care and kindness they gave to Richard.

Condolences may be made to Richard’s family online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.

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