Obituary of Richard Rick Reals

Clifton Springs; Richard S. “Rick” Reals, age 60, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic, with his family by his side. Friends may call on Saturday (October 2) from 11am-2pm at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street, Phelps NY 14532. A funeral service will follow at 2pm. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Clifton Springs. It is requested that donations in memory of Rick be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic, Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 673, Rochester, NY 14642 or visit urmc.rochester.edu/neurology/ to make a donation. Rick was born on February 19, 1961 in Clifton Springs, NY, the son of Harry and Nancy Reals. Rick worked at Larsens Bells in Geneva, NY, where he met his wife, Ann. After leaving Larsons, Rick returned to work at the Big M in Clifton Springs for many years, where his customers became his second family. Rick was an avid 49’ers football fan, and also enjoyed an occasional round of golf. Most important to Rick was his family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Ann Reals of Clifton Springs Son Matthew Reals of Clifton Springs Mother Nancy Reals of Clifton Springs Sister Lori (Chris) Reals of Clifton Springs Brother Robert (Marykay) Reals of Clifton Springs Sister-in-law Shari Reals of Canandaigua Several Sister-in-laws and their families Many Nieces and Nephews Rick was predeceased by his father, Harry Reals and brother Ronald Reals.