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Richard Stromberg Obituary
Richard J. Stromberg, son of Jaye Stromberg and Ann Nass Stromberg, passed away in Westchester, N.Y., on March 17, 2021 at the age of 78. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., he was known for his endless optimism and strength through adversity, even in recent years while coping with increasing health challenges. Richard worked every day until his passing. His business, the manufacturing of umbrellas, was one of his passions. As a young man, he took over management of Raindeer Umbrellas, founded by his father in 1942, with a factory in New York City. Richard later traveled through Europe and Asia, becoming an expert in styling and production, which served his vision to expand the business into the Promotional Products Industry. He grew the company -- now called StrombergBrand Umbrellas -- together with his wife, Helen, to become the successful, award-winning one it is today.
Richard is survived by his wife; his daughters, Deborah, Marla and her husband Michiel, Jan and Jennifer; his grandchildren, Olivia, Aaron, Adam, Jonah, and Tara; and countless friends. He loved reading, art, jazz music, billiards, nature, gardening and landscaping at his country home, astronomy, etymology, traveling to warm places, and murder mysteries. He will be greatly missed. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Stromberg
Ben Lam
May 24, 2022
Today i am so sad to know Richard go away from us.
We make umbrellas for Strombergbrand and Richard always teached me how to do business communications and actions,he is the kindest customer I had worked.
May my sincere condolences to Helen, Jennifer and the Stromberg family.
Simone Taylor
April 1, 2021
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Padilla
March 29, 2021
Dear Helen, I am so sorry to hear of you family's loss. My condolences to the entire Stromberg family. I had the pleasure of doing business with Richard very early in my career. He always treated me with respect and he always encouraged me. I have very fond memories of Richard and I am so glad we met. Peace.
Robin
March 29, 2021
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.
Karen Eisenstadt Rosner
March 28, 2021
This really goes back a very long way. When I was in high school, and for a few years while I was in college, my family had a summer place on Tennessee Avenue in Long Beach, NY as did Richard's family. I remember the Stromberg's had a corner home...closer to the beach. As I recall, Richard did not "hang around" the beach as much as the rest of us did. He was probably busy working for his dad. I think I remember a Corvette. But what I definitely remember was Richard's ebullient personality....he was so well liked by everyone.
Simone Taylor
March 28, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God,family and friends. Please except my condolences.
Jim Hutchinson
March 27, 2021
I will always remember when Richard borrowed my sailboat to go sailing on the bay. Sometime later Helen said “he’s been gone for quite a while,maybe we should go out and check on him.” We arrived to find that the sailboat had capsized and Richard was clinging to the capsized hull. I anchored the boat and dove in to save him. When I finally got there and ended up clinging to the same boat all we could do was laugh at the whole scenario. He looked at me and said “ok, now who is going to save both of us?
Daryll Griffin
March 25, 2021
Helen, so sorry to hear of Richard's transition. He was one of the first people I met when I entered the industry, and he was always a gentleman and professional Praying for your strength and peace of mind now and in the days to come.
Dale Johnson Cornell
March 25, 2021
My sincere condolences to Helen, Jennifer and the Stromberg family. Richard was one of the first people I had the pleasure of meeting and learning from when I first entered the Industry. His cheerful, positive nature and his love of the Promo Industry was contagious. Richard will be missed greatly. May the love & support from your Promo friends surround you at this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Dale Johnson Cornell
Christine Lovell
March 25, 2021
Richard was genuinely one of the kindest people I had the pleasure of knowing in this industry. He would do anything to mentor or help both distributors and suppliers. Our industry has lost a wonderful person. May your memories be your treasure.
Mary Sells
March 25, 2021
Dear Helen, I was so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was such a graceful and kind and genuine person who made a difference in the early years of my promo industry career. I am ever grateful! May God surround you and your family with the courage you need in this sad time.
Michael Lam
March 25, 2021
He is umbrella expert and good teacher
Diane Kamego
March 25, 2021
So very sorry for your loss, Helen & Jennifer. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Jose Rivera
March 24, 2021
He was and is a good dude
Bob Bostain
March 24, 2021
Richard did one of my first Umbrella orders and really guided me through the process. I was in this business for about 2 weeks and he really took the time to get me headed in the right direction. I will always remember his kindness. Bob Bostain RDB Marketing .
James Matush
March 24, 2021
God bless you all may God grant peace in this time of grief
Terri Hillestad
March 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you. It's always too soon.
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