He was born July 27, 1952 in Stamford the son of Virginia (Gibbs) Rifenbark.
Chick grew up on the Charlotte Creek Road in Davenport and graduated from Charlotte Valley Central School the Class of 1970.
In his younger years, Chick ran the Scott family farm. He then went to work for Miller Trailers, SUCO, Colonial Plumbing and the Covidien where he retired in 2017.
On August 8, 1987, Chick married Jo Anne Bragonier in Davenport.
Known as the “lawn mower whisper”, Chick enjoyed rebuilding and repairing small engines. There wasn’t one that he couldn’t fix.
He was a good friend and all around great guy who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Chick is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Jo Anne; daughter, Anna Rifenbark; son, Jozef Rifenbark; sister, Linda Rifenbark; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia Rifenbark; two brothers, Jim and Buddy; and two sisters, Melanie Deyo and Theodora Barber.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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