Deceased Classmate: Richard Updike 1970
Date Of Birth: Oct-2-1952
Date Deceased: Dec-9-2010
Age at Death: 58
Cause of Death: cancer
Classmate City: Hyde Park
Classmate State: NY
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No 
Survived By: Joyce Northrup Updike, Class of 1970, son Eric and daughter Jennifer.

He will be remembered and cherished for his sense of humor, calm demeanor, quiet nature, unconditional support, words of wisdom, logical and brilliant mind and his uncanny ability to remember everything. Rick was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, making sure he never missed an important life milestone. He loved planning the annual family vacations and dressing as "Old St Nick" for the family Christmas party. He had a 33-year career at IBM in several executive positions where his colleagues held him in the highest regard.