Richard Hazen Obituary

Hazen, Richard J.
May 3, 1938 - Mar. 6, 2013
Richard was born in New Jersey and raised in Lakeland, Florida. He was a resident of south Sarasota County since 1971. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1958. Attended the University of Oklahoma briefly with disappointing results. Later attended and graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Graduated from the University of Florida Law School in December 1964. He is survived by his wife Janet, daughters Ciennne Dix and Lura Lentz (Daniel Lentz), granddaughters Abigail and Ellen. The mother of his children Libby Schmidt. He was predeceased by too many people and pets he loved. Richard was a poor golfer but, enjoyed playing with his friends who weren't much better. He reputedly said he was prouder of being named an Edward Telford Fellow in 1991 than any other honors & awards he said he received before or since. As per his wishes there will be no services. In lieu flowers donations are requested to the All Faiths Food Bank for anybody who wants to write a check. Ewing Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Herald Tribune from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2013.
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Janet, sorry I´m late to the soirée. Dick was a guy I wish I had befriended years before I did. Times at the Hazen compound were memorable as well as evening jaunts for wine & food or a special night with the Moodies in Ft Misery. Whether saving your boat in the wake of Elena´s wind and waves (sorry you missed that Labor Day party) or a relaxing bit of storytelling on your deck it was all fun. If I knew somehow that our last convergence would be a wine at the Crows Nest I would have surprised you with a bear hug before letting you go. Adios

Dennis M

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January 17, 2023

As young business owners in Venice, we could always count on Dick for good sound advice and guidance. He and his wife Janet are kind, caring, down to earth people. We will miss Dick but we will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers to you Janet.

Mark & Caren Rom

March 20, 2013

My prayers are with you, Janet. Dick will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Judy Reynolds

March 16, 2013

Condolences to Dick's family. He was a wonderful attorney for the Venice Area Board of REALTORS for many years.

Marlene Merkle

March 14, 2013

Sound advice, funny, loving, proud, my Dad. He will be with me always.

Lura Lentz

March 10, 2013

With honesty and concern for the person he provided Guardianship Services.

Kathleen Wall

March 10, 2013

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