Richard L. Wade

Richard L. "Rick" Wade, 60, of Wheatfield, NY, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, from injuries sustained in an industrial accident.  Born on June 17, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Robert E. Wade, Sr. of the Town of Niagara, NY and the late Donna Jeanne (Boyd) Wade.

Rick was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area.  He attended local schools and graduated from the former LaSalle High School in 1974.  Rick was the owner and operator of the former Rick's Mr. Pizzeria in Niagara Falls, NY and was also employed by Carborundum.  Most recently, he worked for Tonawanda Coke Corporation, where he was affectionately known by his co-workers as "Shorty".  Rick was an avid Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees fan.  

In addition to his father, Rick is survived by two sisters, Joyce E. (Tony) Rotella and Theresa A. Wade; one brother, Robert E. (Karen) Wade, Jr.; nieces and nephews, Maryjoyce, Virg, Sarah, Glen, Donna, Jason, Amber and Alexis; seven great-nieces and nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is also survived by his former spouse, Renee (Balassone) Wade; his longtime companion, Jan Lemon; three step-children, Lisa (Nick) Lane, Yavonne (Donald) Packey and Steven (Valerie) Grabowski; four step-grandchildren, Shane, Derek, Steven and Shanna and his furry baby, Cody.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 9th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will follow visitation at 12:00 noon with Deacon Gary Terrana officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the SPCA of Niagara, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Please visit www.ottoredanz.com to leave a personal message for the family.