Obituary of Richard B. Kardos

RENSSELAER - Richard B. Kardos, 63, of Rensselaer, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Albany Medical Center.

Richard was born February 6, 1958, in Glendale, California, the son of Robert and Sandra Kardos.

He served proudly in the Navy as a Hull Technician on the USS Samuel Gompers AD37 1976- 1982.  He was a Heating and Plumbing tech for H.L. Fuel Co. and most recently was a courier for Educational Vistas, Schenectady.  Rick was an avid hot rod and motorcyclist Enthusiest. Rick enjoyed taking many road trips with his wife on his bike including going around the country twice.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 21 years, Debra A. Kardos, a daughter Sandra Cardinale, step-daughters Kelly Dromgoole, and Kristyn Snow, Rick was the grandfather of Jackson

Crosby.

Family and friends are invited to attend his Calling Hours Friday evening 4-7 at the Rockefeller Funeral home 165 Columbia Tpk.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Richard’s name to a charity of the donor's choice.