Rick (Buzzard) Gladding Obituary (1953 - 2023)

Born Jan 25, 1953, Rick (Buzzard) Gladding attended Norwood-norfolk High School in Norwood, NY. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Rick (buzzard) Gladding.

Graduation Year	Class of 1971
Date of Birth	Jan 25, 1953
Date of Passing	Nov 26, 2023
About	per Donaldson Obituary ST. REGIS FALLS, New York (WWNY) - Rick “Buzzard” Gladding, 70, of 33 Back Street passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his son’s home in Massena surrounded by his family. Rickey was born on January 25, 1953 in Potsdam, son of the late Alfred and Marjorie (Lea) Gladding. He was a graduate of Norwood-Norfolk Central School and entered the US Army on October 21, 1971 and served until his honorable discharge on October 20, 1974. He worked for Kraft Foods in Canton, and then was a self-employed salesman until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Rick’s true joy in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Rickey is survived by his four children, Rickey and his wife, Danielle (Paquin) Gladding, Michael Wheaton, Shawn and wife, Hailey (Cartier) Jacob, and Adam Gladding and his companion, Lisa Bradley. He is also survived by five siblings, Gary and wife, Linda Gladding of Massena, Terry and wife, Carol Gladding of Norwood, Ronnie Gladding and companion, Doreen Brown of Norfolk, Tammy Lindsey of Tennessee, and Randy Gladding and companion, Kim Staie of Norfolk; his grandchildren, Amya, Jade, Sophie, Olive, Corey, Zach, and Sadie; and his great grandchild, Evelyn. In addition to his parents, Rickey was predeceased by both sets of grandparents, aunts, and uncles; a niece, Tracey Gladding and a nephew, Jason Gladding. As per Rickey’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A Celebration of his life will be held in January 2024. Memorial donations may be made in Ricky’s memory to ALS Association or Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.