Richard M. 'Rich' Welch

October 22, 1939 - April 14, 2022

NISKAYUNA – Richard M. Welch, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Rich was born in Cohoes, a son of Merle and Blanche Theroux Welch. He honorably served his County in the US Air Force. He earned his degree in engineering at Hudson Valley Tech. Institute, and worked as a field engineer for NCR in Colonie for 38 years. He enjoyed the beauty of the Adirondacks, camping, fishing, and old movies. There wasn’t a dessert made that Rich would not thoroughly enjoy. Rich was known as a chatterbox; he treasured his faith, his family, and the times they spent together. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Adelaide (Addy) Marotta Welch, whom he met in 1982, loving children, Jennifer (Matthew) Jenkins, Cliff (Danielle) Wood and Kevin (Jill) Welch; grandchildren, Beth, Erin, Madeleine, Ava, Juliet, and Matthew; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Marge Stockwell, and brother and sisters-in-law, Ernie (Nancy) Marotta and Marie (Tony) Brock; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Hospice nurses, volunteers, and Chaplain who took great care of Rich in his final weeks. Also thanks to Cindy Mortka and Fran and Dave Rakvica who were on hand to help with Rich whenever needed. Services and burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Rich’s memory to Hospice or American Cancer Society.