He was the best father a son could ever ask for, the best husband a wife could ever hope for, and a dear friend to the many people he held close in his heart. He lit up the lives of so many that he touched, yet to himself, he only saw a “simple man”. The countless acts of service he did for others. While his physical presence will be missed beyond measure, it brings comfort to know of the many lives he touched during his lifetime and Yet, his fondest memories are from the times he spent with his wife and family enjoying the river at their homes in Fisher’s Landing, Point Vivian, and when on the water on their boat.īeyond the many lessons taught to his family, Rick’s biggest lessons focused on being kind, finding room to love in this world, never holding grudges, and helping others whenever and however possible. He found some time to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies, rebuilding and reselling Harley Davidson motorcycles and classic cars. He was passionate about horses, hunting, boating, motorcycles and touring the U.S. He loved spending time with his family and friends, both outdoors and on the river. Rick loved music and playing guitar, he knew how to have fun and was quick to smile and laugh. ![]() Over time, Junior Stefanini came to be so much more than a partner, more than a friend, he became another son to Rick, and a pillar of support for his family. The two became extremely close, spending a great deal of time in business and outside, going on many hunting trips, and cross-country motorcycle trips, which is where his true passions were found, in the West. The key to their success was simple, as Rick believed that “if you take care of your people, and care about your customers, everything else will fall into place.” After 22 years, Rick sold the dealership to Junior Stefanini in 2017. He purchased Lofink Ford in Carthage, New York in 1995 and built it into a successful Blue Oval Certified dealership that has been recognized many times with the President’s Award. He would come to build a used car dealership in Alexandria Bay, and then expanded to Arsenal Street in Watertown. Together with his wife, Rick embarked on his first automotive business from their home in Omar, New York, and started their business from the humble beginnings of their front yard. Over time, he would find that his true passions lay in cars and building relationships with people. Rick began his professional life as a jack-of-all trades with a background in architecture and worked as a builder, a buyer for Stow Manufacturing Company in Binghamton, NY, and was a successful entrepreneur with a passion for hard work and all things mechanical. ![]() Rick was married to the love of his life on August 19, 1989. ![]() He was raised in northern New York and was a 1974 graduate from Indian River High School and completed an associate degree at SUNY Canton Agricultural and Technical College in 1976. Rick was born November 26, 1956, in Potsdam, New York. Rick also leaves behind nieces Janaé LaTurner, Serena Parkinson, and nephew Bryan Chamberlain and grandchildren Dominick, William, Olivia, Sydney, Hannah, Jenna, Ethan, Wyatt, Gavin, Ashtyn, Brityn, and Aria. He is also survived by his sister Connie (Carl) Chamberlain of Evans Mills, NY, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Pat O’Connor also of Evans Mills. Rick is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jeanne Marie Caskinette, sons Craig (and wife Tara), Jess (and fiancé Danielle), and Jamison (all of Redwood), daughters Angel Cornell (and husband Sean of Shippensburg, PA), Amber Diabo (Sebring, FL), and Marya Baker (Montana). Rick was the son of Herbert George Caskinette and Lorraine Agnes Mosher. REDWOOD, New York (WWNY) - After a short but difficult battle with cancer, Richard “Rick” Caskinette of Redwood, New York passed away at home peacefully, looking out at the land he loved and surrounded by family on Thursday, October 5, 2023. After a short but difficult battle with cancer, Richard “Rick” Caskinette of Redwood, New York passed away at home peacefully, looking out at the land he loved and surrounded by family on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
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