Richard Carl Decker, Sr., 77, of Forks Township, formerly of Staten Island, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in his home. Born July 28, 1942 in Stapleton, NY, he was a son of the late William “Al” and Helen (Schlaefer) Decker. He and his wife, Patricia Ann (Kopacz) Decker were married 56 years.
He was a master carpenter who owned and operated Decker Brothers, Staten Island for 44 years and retired in 2008. In retirement, he was a master dollhouse builder.
Surviving with his wife, Patricia are a daughter, Michele Hogan; four sons, Kevin Decker, Michael Decker, Andrew Decker, and Scott Decker; a brother, George Decker; and six grandchildren. A son, Richard Decker, Jr., a brother, William Decker, Jr., and two sisters, Anita Decker and Lois Pedalino died earlier.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18103. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Suzanne Kullman
January 3, 2020 at 8:42 am
Sorry for your loss friend of mike work in chicken holiday
Arlene Gardner
January 3, 2020 at 4:35 pm
Dear Pat and family, I was so sorry to here about Richie passing away . My prayers are with you and family. Love Arlene
Donald J. de la Peña
January 3, 2020 at 8:42 pm
My condolences to the Decker family. Richie was good part of my life, taught me much. I will never forget him. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Donald. God Bless
Susan Decker Pugliese
January 5, 2020 at 12:21 pm
Dear Aunt Pat, Kevin, Michael, Michelle, Andrew & Scott,
Paul and I are so sorry for your great loss. We will miss uncle Richie very much! We could always count on your visits to Louisiana and Texas to celebrate our daughters weddings.
I will always remember the good times we had as children getting the Decker cousins together for parties/celebrations and I have some very fond memories of our time spent together.
May God Bless you all and keep you in him loving arms!
All Our Love,
Sue, Paul, Lene & Gabby