[Important Information for Employees] The Death of Richard Boas

[Gerianne Downs]

Dear Campus Community,

Again, we’re saddened to learn of the passing of another one of our ranks.
Richard Boas, retired chief of University Police, passed Friday, Dec. 6,
2024, in Tavares, Florida, where he made his home. He was 78.

Director Boas began his career at SUNY Plattsburgh in October 1985 as an
assistant director of what was then called Campus Public Safety at a time
when these state peace keepers had only recently been given permission to
issue appearance tickets. Promoted to director of public safety, he ushered
in the move from public safety to full-fledged state University Police in
1999. Chief of Police Boas retired Dec. 31, 2000.

A U.S. Navy Seabee who was honorably discharged in 1964, Chief Boas earned
his associate’s degree from Clinton Community College and then his
bachelor’s in individualized studies at SUNY Plattsburgh in 1977.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Monday, July 21,
2025, in the Sheldon Hill Cemetery in Ellenburg Depot, at a time to be
announced.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 793 Gilbert
Road, Mooers, 518-236-4747.

Our condolences to all who knew and loved him.

Be well and please, stay safe.

Gerianne



*GERIANNE DOWNS*

(She/her/hers)

Associate Director of Communications

Office of the President

151 Hawkins Hall

101 Broad Street

Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901

(o) 518-564-3094

(f) 518-564-2094

Vice President for Professionals

United University Professions

*plattsburgh.edu <http://plattsburgh.edu/>*
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