Richard H. Gravelding, 79 of Auburn passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Mr. Gravelding was born in Buffalo, NY on October 10, 1943, to the late Clarence and Shirley Quick Gravelding.

Rick retired as a sergeant for the NYS Department of Corrections. His true passion was music; he was a talented songwriter and musician. He also had a love of trains and over the years he has acquired an extensive collection.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37years, Carmela Barbagallo Gravelding; his children, Scott (Colleen) Gravelding, Nicolas (Melissa) Gravelding, Walter Silensky, Karen Skowron, and Diane Murray; his brother, Dr. Michael (Joyce) Moeller; his sister Deb (Mike) Snyder; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers-in-law.

In addition to his parents, Rick was predeceased by his stepfather, his in-laws, and his son-in-law, Theodore Skowron Jr.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 9, 2023 from 11am to 12:30pm, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 12:30pm at White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn. Entombment to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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