Daniel Richardson Obituary

Richardson, Daniel J., Jr.

Elmira: Age 80, died peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Dan was born December 1, 1932 the son of Daniel J. and Metta (Johnson) Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Ruth Morrell Richardson; children, with their families, Patricia and Michael D. Lewis, North Carolina with children Michael P. Lewis, Kathryn (Greg) Nichols, Matthew Lewis, Neil Lewis; Daniel J., III and Delores Richardson, Elmira with daughters, McKenzie and Danielle; Laurie and Gary Williamson, Big Flats with sons, Zachary and Joshua Daniel; brother and sister-in-law Thomas V. and Nancy Richardson, New Jersey; cousins, Sister Theresa Richardson, RSM, Rochester, Mary Francis (John) Nelson, Florida; along with several nieces, nephews, and many wonderful neighbors. Dan was a veteran of the U S Navy. He was retired from the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad. Active in different clubs, Dan was a member of the Elmira BPOE #62, American Legion Post #154, Elmira Heights Catholic War Vets, White Eagles Club and the Moose Club, Horseheads. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Immediately following calling hours all are invited to join Dan's family at the Elmira Elks Lodge #62, 300 E. Gray Street to celebrate Dan's wonderful life. Interment will take place on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Dan's family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice. Members of the Elmira Elks Lodge #62, will meet at McInerny Funeral Home, Saturday, at 4:45 p.m. to conduct a service for our brother Dan. Signed James Sprague, Exalted Ruler

Published by Star-Gazette from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2013.
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Rest in Peace Uncle Dan.

Marc Richardson

January 7, 2013

Ruth, Patty, Danny and Laurie, my prayers are with you. I know you will find comfort in the memories you have of Danny Joe and knowing that he knew he was loved so much by all of you. God Bless.

Kathy Martin Squier

January 6, 2013

Danny Joe was a special guy. My condolences and prayer to the family

John Costello

January 5, 2013

Ruthie and family; I am very sorry for your loss. DJ was one of a kind and will be missed by many.

Billy Poppleton

January 4, 2013

Ruth & Dan Jr
Very sorry for the passing of Dan,he was a loyal friend ,and had many friend's here in Corning ,

Mike Cunningham Corning

January 4, 2013

T0 THE RICHARDSON FAMILY IAM SADDENED FOR YOUR LOSS. SHEILA ALWAYS ASKED IF I WENT TO SEE DANNY JOE. I'AM SO GLAD I DID JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO.WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD LAUGHS. WE ALL GO BACK A LONG TIME AGO. RIP DANNY. JOE MURPHY

Joe Murphy

January 4, 2013

Ruth and family - I am saddened by Dan's passing - I have some wonderful memories.
Beth Litchfield

January 4, 2013

Time that we thought passed bye so slowly in our youth, now flies bywith a ever increasing speed taking our youth and those we love. Rest in peace Danny

Vin Trainor

January 4, 2013

To all of the surviving relatives. Many, many memories of danny, going back to the '50's, his love of fancy cars, especially convertibles and our relationships with the "Fordes" of Clinton Street & Fords bar on Market St..God Bless you Dan!!!!

Bob Frutchy

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January 4, 2013

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