RICKARD - John D. Sr. April 24, 1947 - May 10, 2026 Of South Buffalo, NY. Dearest father of John D. Rickard II (Amanda M. Wence); grandfather of Joshua (Jessica) M. Rickard, Kelsie, Jordan, Issac and Elise; loving son of the late Edward J. and Darus K. (Lewis) Rickard; brother of Thomas (Gail) Rickard, Catherine (Michael) Martyna, Bernard (Maryellen) Rickard, Rosemary (late Patrick Weaver) Smith and the late Joseph (Carol), Michael (Lucy), Charles and Frederick Rickard and Frances Kisicki; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com