Richard F. "Itchy" McKay, age 72 years, of Caledonia died July 28, 2002 at his home in Caledonia. He was born May 18, 1930 in Montrose, Colorado to Charles and Dola (Cooper) McKay. Itchy retired as an electrician from the Local 86 Electrical Workers in Rochester. He was an army veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 255, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and gardening. Itchy is survived by his friend and long-time companion, Jenell Carnes of Caledonia; daughter, Meg (Kevin) Geer of Caledonia; sons, Rick (Amanda) McKay of Lawton, OK, Mike (Nancy) McKay of Caledonia, Jeremy Carnes of Rochester, Gregory (Sharleen) Carnes of Caledonia; sister, Doris (Robert) Rothrock of Caledonia; sister-in-law; Betty McKay of Rochester; grandchildren, Troy, Scott, and Richard McKay, Joe, Kyle, and Steven Geer, Noah Carnes, Jessica, Scott, and Katie Dueppengiesser; friend, Bobcat, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother, C. Robert McKay.

   Friends called Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 West Main Street, Caledonia. His Funeral Service was held Thursday, 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 3080 West Main St., Caledonia, NY 14423. Interment at Mumford Rural Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Caledonia Ambulance, PO Box 1, Caledonia, NY 14423.