Richard John Spayde, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 22, 2023, with his family around him. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 28, 1942, to Richard Corwin and Pauline Hrovath Spayde. He is survived by his sons: Richard, Jr. (Debra) and David; granddaughters Holly, Lilly, Lauren, and Anna; brother, Roger. He was predeceased in death by his parents and his sister, Susan. He graduated from Rocky River High School, in Rocky River, Ohio. Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, and a Master's of Business Administration from Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State, he began his career in sales and marketing with Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY. He moved many times as he pursued his career, with his last move being to London, England where he managed the Graphics Division for Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He retired from Kodak in London at 49 years of age. He spent a few more years working for Polychrome, Inc. but then moved on to fulfill his dream of being an adjunct Professor, teaching International Business and Entrepreneurship at Rochester Institute of Technology. He then did recruiting for the RIT School ofing. Family always came first with him and their needs and desires were at the top of his priorities. He enjoyed all sports and was always very competitive in whatever he did, especially playing sports with his boys. He loved golf, where he became a scratch golfer. He loved working in his yard and enjoyed building and creating in his houses and properties. An example would be when he created a nine-hole golf course on his property in Honeoye Falls, NY. He was dearly loved and will be missed.