Richard Howard Ostrander

September 28, 1946 - May 20, 2021

Richard Howard Ostrander 74, of Philmont, died peacefully on Thursday May 20, 2021 at Ghent Assisted Living. Born on September 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Howard and Helen (Cantine) Ostrander. Richard was a retired Deputy Sheriff with the Columbia County Sheriff's Dept. with over 36 years of service. He also retired from the Philmont Water Dept. He was a member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club, served as a Claverack Republican Committeeman, volunteered 25 years for the Philmont Fire Company and enjoyed trap shooting, hunting, and fishing. In addition to his many activities he enjoyed spending time farming with his family and was a member of the Hudson Valley Old Time Power Association. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Elizabeth (Twaddle) Ostrander, 2 daughters and a step-daughter: Ann Flack, Alison and (John Jr.) Stark, Carolyn and (William) Postell. He will also be greatly missed by grandchildren: Elizabeth Gorton, Conner Stark, Lauren Postell, Patrick Stark, Luke and Lily Postell. He was pre-deceased by a stepson Richard "Kippy" Gorton. Family and friends are invited to visiting hours from (4-7) PM on Thursday May 27, 2021 at the Sacco Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson, NY. A private funeral for family and close friends will be held on Friday, May 28th where a short prayer service will be offered graveside at 10:00am at the Mellenville Union Cemetery officiated by Pastor Jon Hodges. In Richards memory, contributions are requested to the Philmont Rod & Gun Club PO Box 99 Philmont, NY 12565 attn: Dave Siter- Youth Trap Team