OSWEGO, NY – Richard W. Askew, 67, a resident of the Oswego area passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2017, at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Born in Oswego, he was a son of the late Richard E. and Marjorie V. (Woods) Askew and was a graduate of Oswego Catholic High School, Class of 1967.
Mr. Askew was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1969-1974.
He was stationed at the FITRON 121 Naval Air Station in Miramar, Calif., from 1969-1971.
He was a former member of the Butterfly Marsh Wildlife Association and Ducks Unlimited.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, bowling and gardening.
Surviving are two daughters, Kristin White and Sarah Askew; two sisters, Suzanne Ringer and Julie Osborn; a brother, Mark Askew; and his girlfriend, Brenda Beacraft.
Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
Arrangements are in care of the Dowdle Funeral Home.
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Sorry to hear about Rick.I was the person who was for over a year going grocery shopping for him.I wondered why I hadn’t heard from him in awhile.He was a very nice man.We had some great conversations !! Rest in Peace Rick,you will be missed.