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Walter Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON JR., WALTER F., 88, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012. Together for 70 years, he was the beloved husband of Marilyn J. (Lewis) Richardson; beloved father of Walter F. Richardson III, Esq. and his wife Karen (Roch) and John R. Richardson and his companion, Susan Fehner; loving grandfather of Walter F. Richardson IV, Julie A. Richardson, USMC Staff Sgt. John R. Richardson Jr., Joseph F. Richardson and Jason P. Richardson; loving great-grandfather of Samantha, Hannah, Jacob, Weston and Josiah. Son of the late Walter F. and Anna M. (Campbell) Richardson. Brother of the late Mildred Sjogren and Helen Way. Walter was a Warwick City Councilman from Ward 2, 1952 1972, serving as Council President for four years. He loved the City of Warwick and worked diligently as Economic Development Director serving under two mayors. Walter was a used car manager at Norwood Motors Chevrolet for 25 years and later a partner with Airport Auto Sales and Main Street Motors. Walter was a Navy Veteran of WWII, member of the Overseas Lodge F & AM, Rhode Island Shriners, Scottish Rite-Valley of Providence, American Legion Post#61, Public Director of Boy Scouts of America, and Board of Directors for the American Diabetes Association. Walter was one of the first Incorporators of Kent County Memorial Hospital, a Real Estate Broker, and a founder of Coffeetime, Inc., a Warwick vending company. His funeral will be Thursday at 9:00 am from the R. A. IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial, followed by military honors, at 10:00 am in Christ The King Church, 120 Legris Ave., West Warwick, RI 02893. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 -7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ The King Church or the West View Health Center Activity Fund, 239 Legris Ave., West Warwick, RI 02893 or Odyssey Hospice, 2374 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated. iannottifh.com

Published by The Providence Journal from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2012.
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To The Richardson Family,
Please accept my condolences. Walter was a great guy who lived a very fulfilling life. He left his positive mark on everyone he knew. I am sorry I could not get to the wake. My thoughts are with you as you grieve his passing.

Don Morash

December 12, 2012

To Marilyn and family:
Please accept our condolences on the passing of one of the "good guys". Walter was a well respected long term Councilman in the city and a friend to all.
Nancy Corcoran, Secretary
Warwick Municipal Retirees

December 5, 2012

fondly remembering a wonderful man. my deepest sympathy to his family. joyce woodbury wilson

December 5, 2012

Walter, Karen,and Family: On behalf of the Battey family please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

Michael Battey

December 5, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Richardson family. Walter and Karen- It's never easy to lose a parent, no matter what age. Always keep the memories close to you. It helps in celebrating his life. Regards, Marilyn Moretti and Family

December 5, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

December 5, 2012

Many fond memories of days gone by in both Warwick and Vermont. He was a great friend to my parents. May he rest in eternal peace.

Michael Stone

December 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to maralyn and all the Richardson Family Walter was a dear friend and Will be sadly missed .

ERnest and ELEANOR SP ARGUE

December 5, 2012

To Jack and your family, my condolences. I remember your father back when we were kids.

Charles DeBevoise

December 4, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the entire Richardson family. I started my career in the office of Norwood Motors some 45 years ago. I remember Walter as one of the nicest people at the company. He always had a smile and a nice word for everyone.

Ginny Kelly (Muschiano) and Vic Muschiano

Ginny Kelly (Muschiano)

December 3, 2012

Walter,
we were very sorry to learn of your Father's passing. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Frank and Barbara Castore

December 3, 2012

i worked at Norwood Motors for many years,WALTER WAS A FINE MAN

Dennis Jubinville

December 3, 2012

With our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and the entire Family. Walter was kind, thoughtful, and respected by all. He led an exemplary life and we admired him. We will truely miss our neighbor and good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Vickers Family

December 3, 2012

I work with Norwood Motors in the 60 and 70 He was allway a find men, may the light shine on him

david kenahan

December 3, 2012

Walter and Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss and please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on Walter's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

JoAnn Pare

December 3, 2012

My sincere smpathy to Marilyn, Walter and John on the passing of Walter. The Richardson family shared many happy times with the Olsen family and Walter was an esteemed colleague of mine at Warwick City Hall.
David Olsen

David Olsen

December 3, 2012

To Walter and the entire Richardson family please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of this wonderful man. God speed Walter to him. Nancy Crawley,Albert Realty

December 3, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marie Zona

December 3, 2012

Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on Walter's passing. Walter was a true stalwart of the Warwick community and was a fine example for us all.

Ed Avery

December 3, 2012

To the entire Richardson Family,
Walter was an inspiration to all that were blessed to encounter him in their lives.
His advice, knowledge and kindness will be remembered forever.

Karen Jedson

December 3, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Walter was a good man and led an exemplary life. I'm sure he will be greatly missed

John Clarke

December 3, 2012

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