Gansevoort, NY Richard E. Sanford, Sr. of Saratoga Road passed away at his residence on Friday, November 26, 2010. He was 65. Born on January 30, 1945 in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late Leslie and Dorothy (Snyder) Sanford. He is the husband of Marion (McMaster) Sanford whom he married on November 17, 1962. Mr. Sanford worked as a mechanic and driver for Sanford and Sons Garage. He enjoyed hot cars and motorcycles and spent a great deal of time riding around with his CB radio and police scanner on Route 9. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and his grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 48 years, Marion, he is survived by a daughter, Wendy Sanford of Gansevoort; a son, Richard (Tammy) Sanford, Jr. of Rensselaer; and his eight grandchildren; Crystal, Katie May, Alex, Devon, Cali, Mikayla, Alyssa and Aly. Relatives and friends may call from noon until 1:00pm on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.(584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot at the Gurn Springs Cemetery, Rt. 9, Gansevoort. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.