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RICHARD VOIGT Obituary
Richard "Dick" E. Voigt, of Manhasset, NY, born on August 14, 1935 in New York, NY, passed away at age 82, suddenly and peacefully, on July 4, 2018 at his home in New City, NY. He was the son of the late Helen Voigt and Ernest Voigt of New York City. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elisabeth; three sons, Richard E. Voigt, Jr., Michael K. Voigt, Christopher T. Voigt; daughter, Melissa J. Mason; his sister, Sue Bissell-Roberts; grandchildren, Rachel Leto, Kelly Voigt, Megan Jones, Amanda Boroski, Becca DiMauro, Allison Mason, Jessica Mason, Alyssa Voigt, Devin Voigt, Savannah Voigt and Florencia Caces; great- grandchildren, Kalysta Contaras, Paige Leto, Lydia Jones, Josephine Jones, Mason Boroski, and Aralynne Woods. Dick attended High School at Kent School, graduated from Yale University, 1957. Postgraduate degrees at New York Theological Seminary, Deacon. Dick's lifelong passion was Dixieland jazz as a pianist in Eli's Chosen Six (1955), Peppermill Jazz Band, Dick Voigt's Big Apple Jazz Band and played with Creole Cookin' Jazz band. He was a benefactor for arts and cultural venues in Rockland County, Kent School, Yale and Rockland Comm. College. Owned and operated High Tor Vineyards in New City, NY and The Peppermill and Parsley Restaurants in Westport and Norwalk, CT respectively. He founded Open Arms, Inc, a treatment facility in Harverstraw, NY. Was licensed and certified in substance abuse counseling, Pastoral Counselor, MPS, NCAC-II; active member in AA; board member of Rockland Conservatory of Music, Helping Hands and SUNY at Rockland Community College; benefactor at Rockland Family Shelter/ Center for Safety & Change; member of Democratic Party, Selectman of Weston, CT. Friends and family members may attend the celebration of life service, Friday, July 13 at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, New York, 10960. Reception immediately following. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Emmanuel Church, Weston, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Open Arms, Inc; Rockland Community College Found; Helping Hands, Center for Safety & Change.
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Ann
June 24, 2021
Thank you, Dick. Thank you for my sobriety.
Martha Magee
June 24, 2019
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dick Voight. He was a great friend of my Uncle, HUGH MAGEE, who left this earth on April 24, 2019. These two pals loved jazz music and knew their way around a good boogie woogie. I remember the record album we had of the Peppermill Jazz Band!
I was trying to track down Dick's number so we could give him a call to let him know and found this obit.
I have fond memories of a conversation I had with Dick back in the mid 80's at my father David's birthday bash. Dick was so fully present. His heart was wide open. He listened to me with such kindness and interest. I was not used to being heard by adults in such a loving way. He hugged me with so much love and that hug has lasted me all these years because I never forgot it. The ripple effect his soul empathy had upon me as a young person is something I continue to draw upon to this day.
I see now, reading Dick's bio that he lived a life of service to others and that he was devoted to supporting the arts as well as people struggling with addiction. To me that spells LOVE.
My deep condolences to his family, to his wife Elisabeth. I will leave my email here and hope you will please be in touch because I would love to talk with you!
With grateful love and sadness,
Martha Magee
Niece of Hugh Magee, daughter of David Magee
[email protected]
Antonia & Bob Black
August 2, 2018
A well remembered longstanding friend.All our loves to Elizabeth and all the family xx
Pamela Hudson
July 20, 2018
I am so sorry that I am only just hearing of Dick's passing. My condolences to Elisabeth and all his family. He will leave such a vacuum in the South Mountain Road community and all the other, many avenues his life, love, music and laughter reached into. I will always be grateful to him for officiating at my mother's memorial, another Rockland stalwart. So sorry I missed the service. I wish you all peace.
Neighbor and friend,
Pamela (MacGuffie) Hudson
Christa Moskin
July 14, 2018
My memory of Dick go back 4 decades . He affected my life in numerous ways .He will be thoroughly missed. I hope his family will find comfort in knowing what a special human being he was. A real giant not just in stature. May you rest in Peace, Ruhe in Frieden, Du bleibst in unserer Erinnerung.Danke fuer all die Hilfe, die Du mir hast zu kommen lassen. Meine letzten fast 29 Jahre die besten bisher, habe ich zum Teil Dir zu verdanken.Gott behuete Dich und all die Menschen die Du beruehrt hast.
Susan Murphy
July 13, 2018
I'm going to miss this gentle giant in my life. He was bigger than life. He was always there to give me his words of wisdom and advice.
He has helped so many people and will be missed by many.
Many blessing to Elisabeth and family.
Lynne and Robert
July 12, 2018
A larger than life man with a honest, kind heart and soul. Have fun up there.
Dick Clark
July 12, 2018
I was blessed, privileged, lucky in having Dick in my life for
nearly 70 years. I will always treasure our time together. He
was one of the most generous people to walk this earth and this earth is a better place for his having been here.
His passing leaves a giant spiritual void in my life.
MARCEL
July 12, 2018
May ALMIGHTY GOD who binds up the brokenhearted and comfort all who mourned the loss of your loved one. Let the comforting words of ( ISAIAH 61:1-2 ) help to bring peace of heart from grief and pain cause by death.
Hank Whittemore
July 9, 2018
In our family we are all shocked and saddened by Richard's passing and send our love and prayers to his dear wife Elisabeth. I knew him as a great friend, introduced by our neighbor Ed Coury, and over the years he was a constant source of warm-hearted good cheer and caring. We shall always miss him.
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