Rich White (63) of Conifer, Colorado and Cazenovia, NY, beloved husband and best friend of Kathy (Jackson) White and devoted father and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 6, 2017 surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for, and loved.  Rich passed away after a long battle with an advanced form of Parkinson’s Disease which he faced with determination and courage, all the while holding tightly onto hope and optimism.

Rich is predeceased by his parents Charles and Beverly White and his father in-law Lewis Jackson.  He will be honored and missed by the families of his three children Matt (Jackie, Lucas and Hannah White) Stacey (John, Johnathan, Logan and Paige Fennell) and Mike (Sara White) in addition to his mother in-law Norma Jackson, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces and nephews, dear friends and co-workers.

Rich graduated from Syracuse University and was an outdoor enthusiast, avid hunter, runner, biker and skier and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. Rich is best known for his gentle humility, generosity, mentorship and fatherhood to all in need.

Immediate family will be celebrating Rich’s life at his beloved Segoolie cabin in the Adirondacks. A celebratory open house is also planned in Cazenovia, NY on September 16th at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 1:00 – 4:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in tribute to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org.