Richard Warren Horton

Henrietta

Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 in his home in Henrietta, NY at the age of 90. Richard was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Takako, his father Warren, his mother Marion and his brother Peter. He is survived by his daughters Michiko (Phil) and Kimiko (Jonathan), grandchildren Alyson (Joseph), Zachary (Katelyn), Megan Mariko (Hudson) and Katelyn Kimiko, and great-grandchildren Michael Patrick and Milo Phillip.

Richard was born on December 31, 1934, in Troy, New York. After graduating from St. Lawrence University with a degree in Engineering, he spent four years as an advisor to the Japanese Airforce where he met and married Takako. After a 25-year career in aircraft avionics, he spent 8 years as Commissioner of Public Works for the Town of Henrietta. Following that, he developed a reliability model for Jarvik II artificial heart. His passion for WWII aircraft led him to assist in the maintenance of the B-17 “Fuddy Duddy” in Geneseo, NY. Richard was a proud member of the Freemasons.

Richard’s service will be held on April 12, 2025 at 250 Pinnacle Road, Rochester, NY 14623 at 11 am with lunch to follow.