Richard Abrams

Richard Allen Abrams, 51, of Commerce died November 19, 2008, at his home. A private family committal will be held Sunday.

Son of James E. Jr. and Mildred Starling Abrams, he was born October 11, 1957, in Oswego, N.Y. Mr. Abrams was a self-employed handyman.

Surviving are brothers and sisters Jim Abrams of Commerce, Carol Lee of Casenovia, N.Y., Danny Platts of Canton, Ohio, Cindy McGinty of Davilla, Tina Kershaw of Irving, Val Pople of Red Creek, New York, and Vickie Gonzales and Tammy Abrams, both of Commerce, 14 nieces, and 14 nephews.