DELMAR — Harry M. Rarick, known to his family and friends as “Bud,” died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center with his sister by his side on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was 83.

“He was a very devoted husband and father,” said his sister, Diane Saddlemire. “And he was a very hard worker.”

He was born Sept. 19, 1933 in Albany to Harry and Grace Rarick who both died before him.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, worked for Paddock Pools, and retired from the Atlantic Cement Company in Ravena.

Mr. Rarick enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, playing horseshoes, and playing softball. He loved the New York Giants, the New York Mets, and NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing).

“You would also find Bud cutting and selling firewood for fun money, so he and his wife, Shirley, could winter in Florida,” his family wrote in a tribute.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Rarick; his grandson, Seth Rarick; sisters, June Curran and her husband, Joe, and Diane Saddlemire and her husband, John; his brothers, Roger Rarick and his wife, Rose, and Tim Rarick and his wife, Sandy; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

His wife, Shirley, died before him as did his son, Martin, and his brothers, Roy Rarick and Larry Rarick.

“We would like to thank the caring staff at Albany Medical Center Emergency Room, especially Dr. Leroy, Nurse Linda, Social Worker Christen, and Chaplain Roger Behrens,” his family wrote.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, April 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY  12204; to Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York hapter, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205; or to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY  10018.