Richard "Rick" P. Burngasser

Richard Burngasser, 65 of Lake Clear died peacefully Saturday, October 18th with family by his side.

Rick was born in Tonawanda NY, on July 5th, 1960, to Norbert and Rosemary Burngasser.

He moved to Saranac Lake in1992 after accepting a job at Newman & Holmes where he worked as a glazer for 25 years until transferring to Aubuchon Hardware.

Rick was an avid fisherman and a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan. He loved camping, boating and spending time with his grandkids and his beloved dog, Lucy.

He is predeceased by his parents, his son Ryan, and his sister Marlene.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Maureen, his daughter Kerri and his sons Kyle and Raymond. Two step-daughters, Kaleen Meehan and Jamie La Mountain and her husband Devin. His siblings, Charlie(Mary), Karen(Tom), Sandie (Mike), Cindy, Laura(Mark) and Beth(TJ), seven grandchildren, Lia, Lennox, Killian, Quinn, Emily, Olivia and Henry and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are set to take place on Thursday October 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial is set to take place at at 11:00 Am on Friday October 24, 2025 at St. Bernard’s Church Chapel with Rev. Martin Cline officiating. A complete obituary will be available on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local animal shelter, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.