Obituary of Hyam Gerald Rich

Hyam Gerald Rich, 44, of Slingerlands, New York, passed away on September 6, 2019 in Slingerlands, NY.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 9, at Beth Abraham Jacob Cemetery in Albany.

Hyam Gerald Rich was born in Troy, New York to Ruth Munn Rich and Steven Allen Rich, on June 6, 1975. He was a Certified Computer Technologist, and a skilled Car mechanic, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Sheet Rocker, Chicken Farmer, Cook, Barbecue Smoker, Lock Picker and Knife Sharpener. Hyam is survived by his life partner Kelly Gebhardt of Slingerlands, NY, his daughters Eva and Tierney of Slingerlands, NY, sister Leah Rich (Jayendran Muthushankar) of Albany, NY, brother David Rich (Amber Rich) of Greenville, NY, father Steven Rich of Albany, NY, niece Alisa Rose Rich, of Greenville, NY, nephews Isaac Jayendran of Albany, NY and Mason Rich of Greenville, NY, sister-in-law Casey Gebhardt (Richard Szesnat Jr.) of Colonie, NY, nephews Richard and Jackson of Colonie, NY, niece Addison of Colonie, NY, many cousins, aunts, uncles, dear friends and his faithful canine companion, Amos. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Munn Rich. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Givah via Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Rabbi Moshe Bomzer of Albany, NY.