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Richard J. Walkoff
Westport Resident
Richard J. Walkoff, 86, husband of Gloria Samowitz Walkoff of Westport, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born in Norwalk April 21, 1927, he was the son of the late Harry and Pauline Landstein Walkoff.
Richard was a graduate of Norwalk High School Class of 1945. He served in the army during WWII and graduated from the Columbia University School of Pharmacy. He became a registered pharmacist and was the owner of Richard's Pharmacy in Norwalk for over 40 years.
Under his high school yearbook picture it read: “Richard is going to be a pharmacist one day and we know his store will be a busy one”. After his family, his greatest devotion was to his pharmacy and customers.
In addition to Gloria, his wife of 55 years, he is survived by his three daughters, Lynn Walkoff and her husband Robert Machson of Weston, Judy Walkoff and her husband Marc Landy of Westport, and Diane Walkoff and her husband Stephen Drucker of Eau Claire, WI. He is also survived by his grandchildren Danielle, Daniel, Scarlett, Ben, Athena and Montana; by his sister Elaine Arnow and her husband Dr. Ernest Arnow of Westport; by his brother Dr. Charles Walkoff and his wife Tammy Walkoff of Florida; and by many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at Congregation Beth El, 109 East Ave., Norwalk. Burial will follow in Beth El Memorial Park, 222 Richards Ave., Norwalk.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth El, 109 East Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851. Please visit www.collins-funeral.com to leave condolences.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Freifeld Freifeld
Friend
March 21, 2019
With deepest sympathy.
Doug & Judy Bussing
March 31, 2014
Gloria, Paul and I are saddened to hear of the passing our wonderful and kind
neighbor and friend Richard. We admire the care and love you bestowed upon Richard and will miss him and seeing
your daily walks together on Rices and River. Love, Marsha Darmory
March 30, 2014
Bob and I were so saddened to hear of
Dick,s passing. We both admired him alot - me for 50 years! We can only offer our deepest condolences to you, Gloria, and your three wonderful girls all of whom made Dick's life a very happy one. Love, Patty and Bob Doyle
March 29, 2014
Our hearts and prayers go out to you Gloria and your family. Richard will be missed
Sylvia and Stanley Freifeld
March 28, 2014
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you Gloria and your family. We are so sorry. Richard will be missed.
Sylvia and Stanley Freifeld
March 28, 2014
I am so sorry to read the news. Prayers to you and your family.
Love, Louise (The daughter)
Louise Bennett
March 28, 2014
Dearest family of The Richard Walkoff.
We join with so many others, who knew Richard in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his lost is felt by all who knew and loved him.
In Sympathy.
Camillo and Angela Tramontana
Camillo Tramontana
March 28, 2014
Aother terrific person god on to heaven He was our pharmacist fo many many yrs. My parents too. He and Gloria were so great to people in the store. God Bless and he will be missed.
Linda Hopp former customer
Linda Hopp
March 28, 2014
Our thoughts are with you, Gloria. We and our family have many fond memories of Richard. Estelle & Irwin Metviner
March 28, 2014
Dear Gloria and Family my deepest condolences for your loss Richard was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by all. Sincerely Loretta and Joe Schiano
March 28, 2014
Philip&judith Camhi
March 27, 2014
So sorry to read about Richard's passing.
He was a wonderful person.
Josephine & Bill McKeon
Longs, S.C.
March 27, 2014
Richard, my wonderful sixth grade teacher you tought us so well. Then I walked in to this pharmacy and there you were behind the counter and we became close for years while you were in business and with your lovely wife
Rest well my dear I will never forget you. Sincerely, Michilene Peluso (Gagstetter)
michilene Gagstetter
March 27, 2014
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