GUILDERLAND — Richard Warren Tice, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, uncle, and friend, died in the home he built, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

“Born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Albany, New York, Richard lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and quiet strength,” his family wrote in a tribute. He was the kind of man who always showed up for the people he loved — reliable, steady, and unwavering in his support.

“Richard was a proud mason and longtime member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local No. 2, having joined the union in 1965. He was also a longtime member of the Guilderland Elks, where he found camaraderie and community.

“Richard had a passion for traveling, gardening, and woodworking. He and his wife, Kathie, enjoyed wintering in their second home in Florida at Lake Magic RV Park.

“He especially enjoyed helping friends and family, sharing a good beer, and teasing his loved ones — a trait that brought laughter and warmth to everyone around him. His presence, humor, and generosity will be deeply missed.”

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Richard Warren Tice is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Katherine J. Tice; and their children, Greg Tice (late Christine), Laura Tice-Plant (Ed Marcy), Tina Woodward (Bob), Russell Tice (Jennifer Gagnon), Richard Tice (Kelly), and Melissa Dover (Jeffrey).

He is also survived by his siblings, Linda Bates, Wayne and David Tice; his grandchildren, Jacqueline (Charles) Hewitt, Jessica (Tyler) Foster, Leanna Tice (Tim Snyder), Michael (Elizabeth) Woodward, Garrett Plant (Anastasia Gayne), Lindsy (Dan) Sim, Amanda Plant (Chris Shoemaker), Colby Plant, Corey Plant, Emily Tice, Savanna Plant, Addison Dover, Logan Dover, Tyler Tice, Isaac Dover, Sydney Tice, Madelyn Tice and Lily Tice; and his  great-grandchildren, Lennon and Monroe Hewitt, Elliott, Gavin and Laine Shoemaker, Rhea and Ruby Sim, Owen and Adeline Foster, and baby boy Woodward, along with many extended family members and friends who will forever feel his loss.

His parents, Francis Fox Tice and John Henry Tice, died before him, as did his siblings, Mary Polhemus, Fran Aussicker,and  Jack and Robert Tice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10 at Christ the King Church on Sumter Ave. in Westmere. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice (www.communityhospice.org), Ronald McDonald House (www.rmhcofalbany.org), or Catholic Charities (www.ccrcda.org).