Saratoga Springs, NY - Richard K. Oliver Sr. of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). He was 59. Born on April 24, 1953 in Saratoga Springs, he is a son of the late Charles R. and Violet M. (Clark) Oliver. He served in the US Navy from 1971 to 1978 aboard the USS Eisenhower. He also was a firefighter with the Saratoga Springs Fire Department from 1986 until his retirement in 2004. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends. Richard was involved in various charitable events with the American Legion in Tampa, FL. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Charles J. Oliver; two sisters, Mary Oliver-Bradley and Joyce E. Oliver; a brother-in-law, Ernest Wren; and a son-in-law David Zabielski, all of Saratoga Springs. Survivors include his wife, Becky Oliver of Palm Harbor; his children, Melissa Oliver-Zabielski of Saratoga Springs, Katie Oliver-Garmley (Greg) of Schuylerville, Richard Oliver Jr. (Julie) of Pingree Grove, IL., and Lyndsey Brown of Palm Harbor; his grandchildren, Brendan, Jaime, Dalton, Riley, Khyler, Kyerra and Jennah; his sister, Wanda Wren and one brother, Jesse Oliver; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial service will be conducted at 1pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the PBA range on Wiebel Avenue. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Peter's ALS Regional Center, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany NY 12208. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.