Oakes, James Richard "Dicky"– on Sep. 29, 2022, age 78, of Bayville, NY. Beloved uncle of James (Teresa), John (Kerry), Jeffrey (Kelly), and Jay (Bernadette). Loving cousin of Carl Sniffen (Barbra). Dear brother in law of James (the late Jean). Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Graveside Service on Thursday at Memorial Cemetery of St. John's Church, Laurel Hollow, NY is private. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com