Richard G. Pomes, 72, a longtime resident of Cochecton Center, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 22 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY.

Dick was born on February 6, 1954, to the late George J. and Marjorie (Ferguson) Pomes at the same hospital, then known as St. Francis Hospital. He was a gra​​duate of Port Jervis Senior High School and Orange County Community College in Middletown, NY, and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount College.

Dick was married to his beloved wife, Linda (Jay) Pomes, for nearly 45 years. Together they built a life centered on love, faith, and family, raising their two sons, Matthew and Michael, while surrounded by extended family and many dear friends.

He most recently worked as a field representative for the Archdiocese of New York. Dick was deeply committed to his community as a member and lector at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and as a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He also formerly served as Cochecton Town Judge, a member of the Cochecton Planning Board and a coach for the Cochecton Center Giants Little League team. An avid sportsman, Dick enjoyed playing men’s softball, bowling, and golfing.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his sons, Matthew Pomes (Margaret) of Apalachin, NY, and Michael Pomes (Kassie) of Cochecton, NY; his granddaughter, Madeline Pomes; his brother, Gary Pomes (Kathleen) of Milford, PA; along with an aunt and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 State Route 97, Barryville, NY 12719.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 6590 NY-52, Lake Huntington, NY 12752, with interment at Laurel Cemetery in Cochecton Center, NY.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 151 Bridge St., Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home of Barryville, 3412 SR 97, Barryville, NY 12719; 845-557-8010.