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Richard Schaab Obituary
Richard D Schaab, Sr. a longtime resident of Ossining passed away on Wednesday April 18, 2012. Richard was born on June 6, 1940 and was the son of Douglas and Helen (O'Brien) Schaab. He was 71.
Dick was a graduate of Pearl River High School class of 1958. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross class of 1962. He then joined the U.S. Navy and attained the rank of Lieutenant. He was then employed with Union Carbide 1966-1983 and the Westchester County Association 1986-2005. He was active for many years in Junior Achievement of Westchester. Dick was also very active with St. Augustine Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and served on many committees.
Mr. Schaab is survived by his wife of 43 years Jane, his two children Richard Jr. and Jane Anne; his two sisters Ellen Sonnenfroh and Mary Wicklund.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 4-8pm with the Funeral Mass Monday at 10am at St Augustine's Church, 914-941-0067. Interment St Augustine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society 2 Lyon Place, White Plains, NY 10601 would be appreciated.
Dorsey Funeral Home, Inc.
14 Emwilton Pl., Ossining
914-941-0167
www.dorseyfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Schaab
Fr John Crean '62
April 14, 2022
Offered Mass and Divine Office for Dick this morning.
John Massey
April 14, 2021
Remembering Dick as a First Class Gentleman! Rest In Peace
May 1, 2012
I knew Dick professionally when he was at the County Association. He was also a personal friend whose integrity and kindness always amazed me. I was blessed for having benefited from his friendship. Rest in peace, Dick. Tom Spitznas, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Ted Peluso
April 30, 2012
Dear Jane & Family
Just read about Dick's passing on the WCA page in the Westchester Business Journal. We worked together at WCA for about 6 years and on JA and other activities for years before that. Dick was the most ethical, honest person I've ever known and surely one of the kindest. My wife and I now live in Massachusetts, near the grandsons, and I will keep Dick in my prayers and thoughts for a long time. Ted Peluso
Patricia Curran
April 28, 2012
Dear Jane and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We worked together for a number of years on the County Association's Newsletter. He will be in my prayers at Mass.
Dominick Izzo
April 24, 2012
Dear Jane & Family, I was fortunate to meet Dick freshman year at Holy Cross. We shared time in NROTC and some courses. I have nothing but fond memories of those years. I was truly honored to have conversed with him over the phone, despite his
weakened conditioned last week. I shall continue to remember all of you in my daily prayers, with sympathy, Dominick Izzo
April 22, 2012
Dear Jane and Family, I send my expression of sympathy on Dick's death. He was a wonderful person and friend. I met him at Holy Cross in 1960 and truly appreciate his friendship. May he rest in peace. Harry Rush '62.
April 22, 2012
I will offer Mass for my friend and classmate, Dick Schaab, this morning at 8:00 A.M. at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, Monrovia, CA. May his soul and the souls of all our departed classmates of the Class of 1962 at Holy Cross rest in peace, Amen.
Fr. John Crean, HC '62
April 21, 2012
Dick was a wonderful, kind and gracious gentleman. My sincere sympathy to Jane, Dick's wife, to their family, and to Dick's sisters, Ellen & Mary.
It is said that one can tell the measure of a person by how one treats one's mother. In this respect, Dick was a man of full measure, exceptionally caring and loving. He would join his late mother for dinner several nights a week and was always known to provide her the independence she needed in her advancing years. Additionally, Dick always found time to check in with her neighbors and friends.
I lived behind the Schaab family for thirty five years and saw first hand what was a wonderful and caring son, husband and father. It is with great sadness that I have learned of Dick's death. He has joined the family and friends who went before him in everlasting peace.
Sincerely,
Evelyn Beckerle
Pearl River, NY
April 21, 2012
Dick and I met by chance in NYC one day some ten years after we graduated. I remember the meeting, and now wonder why we didn't followup with more meetings.
God Bless and RIP!
Al Menard, MS '62
Fred Hoogland
April 21, 2012
Condolences to the Schaab family over Richard's passing. Though we had different majors and lived in different dorms, I remember him from 1/2 a century ago and share your sorrow.
Fred Hoogland, '62 Fl/Ct
John Gottlick HC'62
April 21, 2012
Dick was truly a kind and giving gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Vincent Maroney
April 20, 2012
Dick and I majored in economics at Holy Cross and attended many classes together. After graduation our paths separated. By chance, we met in New York City many years later exiting a Lenten mass on 43rd St. Our ensuing brief "reunion" reminded me of just how kind, gentle and concerned a man he was.
Rest in peace.
Terry Masterson
April 20, 2012
Dick's service to his country, family, our county and his church still pale in comparison to his character and dignity. All the best to his family - we are much better for knowing him - Terry Masterson
April 20, 2012
Dick's kindness was remarkable and contagious. He made you want to be a good human being and try to live up to his thoughtfulness. Carole Moore Wiley
April 20, 2012
Grace and Peace to you! Fred Prezioso, Class of '58.
Anne Luby
April 20, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear about Dick. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. Anne Luby
April 20, 2012
Many wonderful memories of the connections and love shared between our families. All will be remembered in my prayers. Nan Crosbie Fabio Mooresville, NC
Peggy (Ingafu) Leo
April 20, 2012
A true friend who will be greatly missed. From Kindergaten, First Communion, Confirmation and all through PRHS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Peggy (Ingafu)and Bob Leo.
peter amann
April 20, 2012
Remembering your great love story today and always.
April 20, 2012
Will keep you in our Prayers
Anne & John Massey
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