SARATOGA SPRINGS - Dana J. Richardson, 65, of Ballston Ave, died suddenly Saturday April 7th at his home, of natural causes.
Born in Troy, Nov. 7, 1952, son of the late Russell and Mabel Coon Richardson, Dana was a 1971 graduate of Mechanicville High School, and later at SUNY Plattsburgh, where he starred in football.
Dana had a career as an educator, teaching in Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady for a number of years.
Dana was a US Army veteran, serving at Fort Devans, Va.
An avid sports fan, Dana watched all sports, enjoyed snow skiing, times at Lake George and the Saratoga Race Track, almost never missing Travers Day.
Survivors include his son Lucas (Mary Patton) Richardson of Albany, siblings: David (Janice) of Stillwater, Darlene DeLoSantos of Lancaster, Pa and Debbie (John) Cumo of Johnsonville , nieces, nephews and their families.
Dana was also predeceased by his brother Dwayne and niece Kasey Cumo.
A Burial Service with military honors will be held on Thursday, Apr 19th at 1 PM at Hudson View Cemetery, South St., Mechanicville.
Remembrances may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Cure SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) or Make a Wish Foundation, in memory of Dana J. Richardson.

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