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Richard Johnson Obituary
JOHNSON, RICHARD K., "RICH", 43, - of Atlantic City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 15, 2008. Ricky was one of Gods' Angels here on earth. He was born to help others, which he did daily. He donated his time helping Monsignor Hodge at his church, and wherever he was needed. Ricky will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Myra of Pomona and Bernie of Absecon; brother and sister-in-law Timothy and Cornelia Johnson of Brandon, Florida; sister and brother-in-law Myra and Michael Korejwo of Mays Landing; brother Bernie Johnson of Absecon; his favorite Aunt - Franny Bell of Pomona; four nieces; two nephews and many loving friends. The Funeral Mass for Ricky Johnson will be Celebrated 12:00 noon, Thursday, August 21, 2008, at St. Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church, Tennessee and Pacific Avenues, AC. Relatives and friends may call from 11:00am at the Church. The Rite of Committal will be offered at Union Cemetery, Mays Landing following Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Ricky's memory, to: St. Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church 1409 Pacific Avenue, AC. 08401. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC 2706 Atlantic Avenue, AC.
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for Richard Johnson
Fran Bell
August 14, 2020
I miss you Ricky. Your kindness, your smile, your help to others. I know God has used you as an Angel, because that's what you are. With LOVE. AUNTIE FRAN B.FRAN
Myra Roman
September 9, 2008
Hi My Love, You know what I've been told over and over, that time is a healer and it's going to get better.
But as time goes by I miss you more and more.
I will always miss you, no amount of time can change that.
There is nothing here the same without you. I try and keep busy I really do. Promise I will try and do better. God Bless you and keep you safe always.
Love, Mom
Myra Roman
September 1, 2008
Hi Baby Doll,
I wanted to go to church yesterday like I told you but I was up most of the night, didn't feel good so I didn't make church.
Later I was feeling a little better so we went and I picked out a few plants and flowers for you. I know you were watching while we planted them Angel & I. (well you know he did most of the work) But I felt at ease knowing that you were there with Nana, I knew you were in her arms and she was so happy to be holding you again. She was also happy with the plants, and GrandPop too.
I miss you so much and like Aunt Franny I know that you are no longer in pain but still I am selfish and want you to be here.
Terry called last night and said she has a few things for you and will bring them down one day this week, I told her I was getting the plants so she said she is getting decorations, flags, windmills and the such, I know you'll like them you and Terry had a special bond, I know.
I love you baby, I love you alot.
Love, Mom
Frances Bell
August 31, 2008
Hi Ricky,
It's just me Your Favorite Aunt Frannie. I thought of you again today as always. When I spoke this a.m. in church I remembered how well you spoke in your own church.
How proud I was of you and wondered how you taught yourself all of it.
Be easy on the Angels there and don't give them too many instructions. I know you are free of pain with them all, but you certainly are missed by many. Take care of your Mom. She is having a hard time without you. I've got to go for now, sweet dreams.
Love always, Aunt Frannie
Myra Roman
August 30, 2008
Hi Sweetie,
Today was not a real good day.
But then Barbara and Benny stopped over to show off their new bouncing baby boy (5 weeks old), Oh Boy did I love holding that baby, closed my eyes and it was like holding you all over again. You were a little fat ball like this baby and real dark hair like your's was only yours' was curly beautiful hair. Finally the baby fell asleep on my shoulder and before you know it we were both asleep.
Then Barbara came in and said "Oh no you can't keep him" he's mine.
But I wanted to hold on and never let go. Just like I don't want to let you go. But I know that you are now in the arms of The Lord and who could hold you better.
Tomorrow Aunt Franny is the morning speaker at her church, I would like to go and I'm going to try but early morning and I aren't getting along so good lately.
May God Bless You and keep you always safe.
Love, Mom
Myra Roman/Johnson
August 29, 2008
Hi Baby,
It's Mom again, I got a note from Aunt Alberta today and she wants to know how I am doing. She said she will never forget the times you and her had on the boardwalk and how you made her get up at the crack of dawn to do your morning walk together.
Everybody has memories Baby really fine memories of you. In some way or another you brought joy, happiness, friendship to each and eveyone you knew.
I know your busy getting used to your new home and how glorious it must be, but remember we are all thinking of you and missing you.
I'm doing good because I know that is what you would want so I'm really working hard at it.
Kimmy stopped today and gave me a picture of You and Helen it is such a good picture and I thanked her for thinking of me.
Cousin Betty came over and gave me a picture of the inside of the church (St. Nicholas) that she took it is such a beautiful picture you would love it, as I do.
Myra & Mike are thinking of moving to Fl. (Tampa) and working down there. And amybe me too. But just follow me and stay with me that is what will give me the strength to go on.
I Love You and miss you terribly.
Love, Mom
Loretta
August 28, 2008
I was sitting here tonight reading all of the entries that are here from your Mom, Aunt Frannie, friends and family. I just couldn't help it, but I started to cry. I thought about Brittany's Sweet 16 party and the terrential rain that we had. You stepped right in and helped me bring in all of the food, etc. into the house so that the party could continue. Brittany loves you soooo much. I remembered high school with you and Terry Cunion, me and the gang. We use to have a lot of laughs and the trouble we'd get into for talking in class....lol. I hated to leave all of my Gami friends to go to the new EHTHS because it wasn't as much fun my senior year without you guys. Then, when I started dating Bernie and found out that he was your brother I couldn't believe it. I remember the horse that you had and you would ride it over to your dad's on Ridgewood. I don't think there was one time after high school that I saw you without one of those darn baseball caps on...lol I know that we haven't kept much contact with one another over the years and I am truly sorry for that. I wish that we would've kept in touch and I regret not doing it. I can honestly say that when we did hang out in school and when we saw one another on occassion after, you were still so non-judgemental, the life of the party and your sense of humor was still the same. You accepted people for who and what they were ya know. The eulogy that Tim gave in you honor brought me to tears and he dedicated one of his medals to you because he felt that you were deserving of it. He broke down a few times, but he found the strength to go on and I know he made you proud. He is awfully proud to be your brother. I didn't know about all of the wonderful things that you did for the church. I left a donation to the church's food bank in your honor and so did Bernie. I was even asking Brittany why Aunt Helen didn't show up while we were driving to Myra's after your service. I felt like a heel when Kim told us that she had passed two days after you. She was another awesome person that I had the pleasure of knowing. Rings for every finger, bracelets, big earrings and necklaces galore....lol She had a wonderful sense of humor too and I'm glad to have known you both. I'm gonna get going. I don't want to take up to much room rambling on. You will be missed by all you encountered here.
Brittany Johnson
August 28, 2008
Uncle ricky it is brittany, i need you to please help mom-mom please...i read all of the letters she writes and it breaks my heart and i cant help but to cry......uncle ricky she was right when she says that she has 4 wonderful kids and now you are the one in control, you get to help her no matter if she wants it or not....she has a broken heart that will never mend until you guys meet again.....please help her and give her the strength to be at peace as well as you are uncle ricky.....i cant stand to see or hear mom-mom upset and what is so hard is reading these messages and knowing how much i wish i could have been with you when i wasnt but she was and i can only imagine what she is going thru right now as i read i picture her pain and sorrow.....please do as aunt frannie asked and give a sign to everyone that you are okay and that everyone can be at peace the way that you are.....i wish i could do something to take mom-mom's pain away but i dont think i ever could with as much happiness that you brought into her life it just wouldnt be possible for me so.......i ask you again uncle ricky please help mom-mom and take care of her and please send a sign that you are okay i know you can work miracles you did when you were here with us so please work this miracle and help my mom-mom i dont want to lose her too of a broken heart! PLEASE HELP HER!.....I LOVE YOU! your niece Brittany Johnson
Fran Bell
August 28, 2008
Hi Ricky,
It's me again. I bet you are tired of hearing me go on and on. Just wanted you to know that your mom and I spent so time together today. Trying to ease her pain. We got a few laughs over my haircut. I really got scapled. But you would have said, "It looks beautiful Aunt Frannie"
So I'll just know you told me that looking down from above. So when I look in the mirror maybe I won't scream at the image and remember that you said I looked beautiful.
I'm saying goodnight. I'll have sweet dreams thinking of you and a nightmare thinking of this haircut.
Love, Aunt Frannie
Myra Roman/Johnson
August 28, 2008
Hi Baby,
Your favorite Aunt Franny took me to breakfast this morning. It was really nice, a new place in Oceanville, (new to me). Our subject of conversation was YOU, but that's a good thing. You are so sadly missed.
The "Red Hat Ladies" came in and I told Aunt Franny she should join that organization and she said she would, if I join first. But I don't have a red hat so I guess that leaves me out.
You are so Loved and so sadly missed. I know your busy but keep an eye on me baby and give me some of your strength.
Good Nite,
Love, Mom
Myra Roman
August 27, 2008
Hi Baby, it's me again, remember all the phone calls back and forth everyday. It's me again. If we weren't together we were on the phone and when we'd part I'd say I love you and you would say "But I LOVE YOU MORE".
All that love for me and for all the others that you loved, how did all that love get into one body?
Terry called today, Chaz has passed but I'm sure he's there with you. Terry said she misses her "Lumpskin" where in the world did she get that name for you? She was a good friend, she certainly has brought me many laughs telling me some of the things you guys did together.
Thank You for being my son.
I love you, Mom
Frances Bell
August 27, 2008
Hi Ricky,
Another day without you. Hope you are enjoying the peace you have with all the angels and family there.
Your mom is trying very hard to accept your absence as am I. Maybe you could send a little sign that you are o.k. Maybe a little giggle or the wind blowing when it should'nt or maybe a beautiful rainbow. If you are too busy getting all those angels to stay in line, I'll try to understand.
Just want you to know that I appreciate all you did for all of us especially your mom.
Talk to you again. I still pray every night that you are happy and at peace. Maybe you heard my prayer also.
Love, Favorite Aunt Frannie
Betty Markwell
August 26, 2008
I will always remember Rickys wonderful smile....It would light up his face. Just being around him made you feel happy. He was such a positive person and will always be remembered with love,
Cousin, Betty
Myra Roman/Johnson
August 26, 2008
Hi Baby, Tim left to go back to Fl. today, he was a great support and like you a wonderful son.
At Mass he spoke to everyone in a beautiful eulogy to you his brother. He remembered the fun times when you were growing up and the time you spent together traveling around in Germany. He will miss your visits but is thankful that he had that time with you.
I am also very thankful for all our times together, and for everything that you taught me and all the happiness you brought into my life.
Have you and Helen been shopping yet? I'm sure everything you need is provided you but take Helen out anyway maybe to Rita's she loved that.
How's Nana? and Uncle Butch?
Tell them I miss them and love them very much.
Please ask Jesus to continue to have patience with me; I am trying so hard to except all of this.
Good Night Baby,
Love, Mom
Myra Johnspn
August 25, 2008
My precious son, how I miss you. They say it will get easier, it will never be easier, my heart is empty.
I wanted to tell you what a beautiful Mass from Msgr. Hodge and in your honor! All the wonderful things he said were all so true. You had so many friends and so many that you touched, you are so sadly missed.
Sleep well my wonderful son.
Love, Mom
Fran Bell
August 25, 2008
My nephew Ricky,
You will never be forgotten. Your cute little laugh when ever you saw me and how your eyes lite up. I never heard you complain. It was always, "I'm fine". Well now I know you are. I'm sure you are at peace free of pain. So, I'll close saying so long for now , but I'll be with you in the future waiting for that little laugh and seeing your eyes light up again.
Always in my heart,
Your favorite "Aunt Franny".
Myra Johnson
August 25, 2008
What can I say?
It's hard to talk with a broken heart.
I MISS YOU SON, I wish you were here. I am sorry that your life was so short. What could I have done?
Ricky forgive me. I didn't know what to do, I never believe you would leave, I always believed that some how you would get better and we would go on our way together as we always did.
Thank You for being my Son, Thank You for loving me unconditionally, Thank You for everthing you did for me. Thank You for all the lives you touched and for all the love you gave.
I know I am blessed for having known you and although you were the son and I the mother I learned so much from you. God Bless you and keep you in His hands until we are together again.
Your brothers and sister are having a bidding war on who's going to be the favorite now. What they don't know is that they are all favorites in their own rights!! Each and every one of you were and are my favorites. Tim being the oldest brought me the greatest joy a mother can experience with her first born, and now retired from the USAF, where have the years gone? What a beautiful eulogy he gave you. He'll miss your visits to Fl.
Then there was you, on the go and walking from the ripe old age of 8 months, I knew you had many things to do and many people to help and you did that 10 fold.
And Myra my only daughter, how cute she was and beautiful she is. How she loves and misses you. I could not be more proud of her, a beautiful daughter, a terrific casino position a great husband and a beautiful home.
Then there is Bernie the youngest, he works so hard and does good for everyone, he has your traits in that respect. So you see thats what makes you all my favorites.
I miss you and I love you, and I thank you for all the love you gave to me.
Your Mother
The 6 of us!
August 21, 2008
There is no one who wanted to help people or make people laugh more than Uncle Ricky. He was always trying to get someone to smile or laugh and to just brighten up the day. He will be missed.
Denise (Worley) Sanderlin
August 20, 2008
It has been several years since I last saw Ricky, but he probably gave me one of the most memorable moments of my life..I have and will always think of him and smile.
Brittany Johnson
August 20, 2008
My name is Brittany Johnson I am Ricky's neice. I started to write a poem for my uncle when I first found out that he was going to pass away. Uncle Ricky...... It hurts me so much to know you are in pain,Tears come soaring down worse than rain. My eyes get glassy as I think of how it used to be, Now I hold close to my heart every special memory. We watched you slowly fade away, Everyone waiting for this miserable day. The day god takes you into the sky, With no remorse or even an answer as to why. I wish that I could turn back time, spend more time with you when it never came to mind. I will miss you, love you, and cherish you, as god has made you an angel you watch over what I do. I will not say good-bye that means forever, and someday again we will be together. So until then I say take care, be strong, be happy again all the pain is gone. I will no longer cry tears of sorrow, I still have your spirit to carry thru every tomorrow. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER! watch over me, protect me, help me make the right decisions! i cant wait to see you again but until that day i hold inside every memory.....i am sorry i did not come to see you before you passed i just couldnt bear to see you in the pain i wanted to remember you the way you were before you got sick. but i love you uncle ricky with all my heart and soul and i will miss you extremely! love always , your neice Brittany.
Loretta Garth (Ettmueller)
August 20, 2008
What can I say about Ricky. I went to high school with him and he was such a character and never lost his sense of humor throughout the years. Ironically enough his brother Bernie and I starting dating in 1986 and in 1988 we gave Ricky the most beautiful and funny niece Brittany Alyce Johnson. Ricky faught an unbelievable battle and is now no longer in pain and is free to be the angel that he inspired to be here on earth. I wish you the very best in heaven and never lose your sense of humor. You are loved and will be missed. ILY
kathy tracy
August 20, 2008
I took care of ricky for a while. I really loved him and respected him. Yes he was and is a angel. Kathy Tracy
Mary Baker (from Innova)
August 20, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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