Beloved husband of Susan. Survived by brother, John (Theresa), and sisters, Margaret Miccio and Helen Welch. Devoted "Sir" (grandfather) of seven. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, including Dina DeShane (John) and Erica Baker (Eric) of Jacksonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret, brother, Charles, and sister, Florence Ruby.
Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, and will be held 6 to 9 with a vigil service starting at 7 p.m. tonight, July 14, 2011, at Johnson Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Burial will be at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westburn, N.Y., and arrangements are handled by Albrecht, Bruno, & O'Shea Funeral Home, Long Island, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Chronic Disease Fund at cdfund.org.
Condolences may be made at jdnews.com.
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Ann Palmer, NRSPS
July 18, 2011
Susan,
Sorry I missed you on Thursday evening (in Jacksonville). Sending my condolances and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help now and/or in the future.
Mikki Baloy Davis
July 17, 2011
Russ and I are sending condolences, love, and prayers your way. So sorry to hear this sad news...
Jane McMahon
July 15, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are coming your way in this time of loss and sadness. "Sir" will be missed.
July 15, 2011
Dear Susan,
Our prays are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jeanette, Roy and Family
Elizabeth Stacy
July 15, 2011
I love you so much Richard. You were such a wonderful husband to my mom, a great "dad" to us "kids" and incredibly beyond amazing as a grandfather. You will be missed terribly by so many; we will keep your memory alive in our hearts for years to come.
Deborah Kleinfeldt Fry
July 15, 2011
Dear family, please accept my belayed condolences for Uncle Richard's passing.
I only just found out. Charles's daughter Deb.
Chuck & Kimberly Conard
July 15, 2011
We are so sorry, we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If you need anything, please let us know.
Chuck, Kimberly and Andrew Conard
Fran, Christina, Vincent & Thomas Dellipaoli
July 15, 2011
Our Deepest Sympathies to Susan & Richards Family... God Bless you all in this time of sorrow. Richie was the Best and will be so missed. Words cannot express how sad we feel. We were Blessed to know and have him for a friend.
Carolyn Hall
July 14, 2011
Susan: my condolences to you in losing your best friend. I'm glad you both had a chance to enjoy some happiness by moving south and learning to slow down and smell the flowers along the way.
Carolyn
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