Richard Earl Lee

Richard Earl Lee Of Deposit, NY Richard E. Lee, 52, of Deposit, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, unexpectedly at his home. He was predeceased by his father Earl Lee; brother Matthew Little; nephew Derek Holliday; and aunt Birdie Jensen. Rich is survived by his mother and step-father Stephanie & Ron Ingham; son, best friend, and business partner Bryan Lee and girlfriend Desirae Coss; daughter, his little girl, and “Bug” Brandie Lee & son-in-law Benjamin Case, children Kyle Hinman, Mariah Hinman, Taylor Hinman; devoted girlfriend Stephanie Stilson Hinman; brother and sister-in-law Joe & Ann; Kramer; sister and brother-in-law Sara Lee & Dean Price; grandchildren Tyler, Eryn, Camden, Jaxon, and Natalee; nieces Jessica & Kenney Keefe and Beca Kramer; nephew Brandon Kramer and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Rich worked at Kellet Farms in Deposit, NY for over 40 years. Along with his time on the farm he worked in the stone quarry with his father and best friend Mike East for many years. He also owned and operated Solid Rock Transportation and currently B.R.C. Forestry; with his son Bryan. Rich worked at Schaeffer’s for many years as well. He enjoyed playing Big Ball for many years; diner hopping, working, attending auctions, and spending time with his other family at “Little Italy” aggravating them kids. Rich had a great sense of humor who was always willing to help anyone in need. If Rich was picking on you it meant he liked you. Most important to Rich was his loving family who will miss him dearly. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 11am at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St. Deposit, NY. Interment will be in the Hale Eddy Cemetery, Deposit, NY. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Monday, October 18, 2021, from 5 to 8pm.