Born November 19,1946 in Angelica, to Charles and Norma (Allen) Demick.

He grew up in Angelica with his three brothers and two sisters in the little train car that sits on display at the county fairgrounds. He attended Angelica Central School and then served in the United States Army, from 1964-67 during the Vietnam War. For his service he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars, Sharpshooter Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal.

He drove tractor trailer, worked at Motorola, and drove for Draper trucking until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, he co-owned Johnson Hollow Coal-n-Stove for twelve years with his son Bill.

Dick loved racing. He was the #1 fan and crew chief for his best friend Ron Baker for many years. He most recently won the Rush Pro Mod Championship at Stateline Speedway as car owner with his son. He was loved and will be greatly missed by the whole racing community.

Dick is survived by two sons Richard Demick (Lynn) of Lyndon and William Demick of Cuba; a daughter Brenda Wilson (Mark) of Richburg; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Other than his parents, Dick was predeceased by siblings Don, Sonny, Bobby, Alice (Cole), and Charlotte (Brass).

At Rich's request there will be no services. Burial will be in Until the Day Dawns Cemetery, Angelica, New York.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.