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Richard HAIGHT Obituary

HAIGHT, Richard W. 72, of St. Petersburg, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, in South Pinellas. Born in Canandaigua, NY, he joined the United States Navy after graduating from high school. He met his wife Glenda while stationed in Panama. Shortly after marriage he started college and a family and now has three children and four grandchildren. He retired from the Navy as a Lt. Commander & then worked at Ratheon for many years until he retired in 2006. He was very proud to be a member of The Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack and Anna Haight; and sister, Nancy Oakley. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glenda; and three sons, Richard (Mary), Glenn (Susan) and William; two brothers, Jack and Ken Haight; four grandchildren, Evan, Gabbie, Henry and Teddy. There will be a visitation from 5-8 pm, at St. Paul's Catholic Church on Thursday, Sept. 5th. A service will be held at St Paul's Catholic Church on Friday, Sept. 6th, at 10 am. Donations may be made in his name to Knights of Columbus Counsel 13657 for Citizens with Disabilities. Visit the family's personalized online Guestbook at www.andersonmcqueen.com.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 4, 2013.

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Patricia Joint

September 29, 2013

I am very sorry to hear about Dicks passing. His grandmother Ida and my grandfather Charles. Travis were brother and sister. I haven't seen Dick in years. I am very sorry that I waited so long to look him up. He was the cutest teenager with his blonde curls. Extend my sympathy to your entire family. Sincerely Pat Murray Joint. My email is rjoint1@ rochester.rr.com

Wade Stolze

September 28, 2013

I am so sorry to find out that Mr. Haight passed away. He was a great guy and I always loved his sense of humor. He will be sadly missed.

Gail Licordare

September 16, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family. Dick was a great man and good friend of my Dad (Bill Rosemiller) KOC brother. He had the best personality, always something good to say. Dick will be missed by all. God Bless you all and keep you safe. I am sure Dick will be watching over all of you.

Reina Pedreschi de Winter

September 9, 2013

Always with you.!

Danny & Maureen O'Connell

September 6, 2013

Dear Glenda & family: What a beautiful funeral Mass for Dick. As Christ is our light eternally so will His holy light show the way to our eternal home for Dick. Remembering Dick and all the Haight family in our prayers.

September 6, 2013

Glenda and Boys,
It is a great loss you have experienced and our prayers and wishes are that God be with you as you greive the loss of such a strong faithful man. Dick was a mentor to me at work for many years but he also was a mentor in how a man of faith should live his life. He was so dedicated to his family and has set an example that all three of you boys can be proud of and point to for how true faith in God and fellow man can bring sunshine into the lives that you touch. Dick will be greatly missed on this earth but you know he is smiling in heaven as he tells St. Peter the latest joke.

God Bless
Tom & Debbie Shepherd

Steve Mattei

September 5, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donald Lanza

September 5, 2013

Dear Mrs Haight & Family,
We are saddened to learn of Mr Haight's passing. He was a kind, respectful man. We will miss his postive outlook on life and fighting spirit. He was one of life's most special people. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Respectfully yours,
Dr Lanza and staff

William and Caryl Watkins

September 5, 2013

Dear Glenda and family. Caryl and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and yours. I have fond memories of you and Dick during the NESEP years and Caryl and I enjoyed seeing you again at the Purdue NESEP reunion.

Wendell & Jane Winstead

September 5, 2013

Dear Glenda and Family, We are truly sorry about Dick's passing. He was a loving and faithful man of God. We will truly miss him. May the beautiful memories you hold in your heart of Dick give you comfort during this very difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy,

September 5, 2013

I will miss you Bill. You have made us all better people, to have been in your company and friendship. Love and Peace, Eric & Leslie Foreman

September 4, 2013

Dear Glenda, Richard, Glenn and Billy:

My prayers are with you as you celebrate Dick's entrance to his eternal life. He was so brave during his illness, never lost hope. He will always be remembered as a true Knight for his Lord. My love and prayers to you. Susan Ugan

Mario & Rita Congiu

September 4, 2013

We miss you Richard especially The Knights of Columbus for your lidership and guidance that you've given to all of us,your memory will stay in our hearts for ever God bless you

Bob and Wanda Haight

September 4, 2013

Dear Glenda and family, Wanda and I are so saddened by Dicks passing. We are glad that we stopped and spent some time with you guys last time we were in Florida. Dick was a gentle giant that loved family and friends and will be missed by all that knew him. God bless your entire family.

Danny & Maureen O'CONNELL

September 4, 2013

Dear Glenda and family: Our deepest sympathy. Dick was a man of character and a man of God. We will keep you in our prayers. We will join you at the funeral Mass on Friday to pray in thanksgiving for the gift God gave you in Dick. We will keep Dick in our prayers for the faithful departed.

Bill Teska

September 4, 2013

God Bless You Dick. May you be the next Color Corps Commander in Heaven. I will miss you in the way you corrected me and kept me in line. You taught me to be the best Knight that I can be. I will always love you Brother. Thank you for treating me like a member of your own family. God Bless the entire Haight family. Thank you for sharing Dick with all of us, who benefitted from his presence.

Sandy Emers

September 4, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Dick at Raytheon. My sympathy and prayers for all of his family. God bless you and keep you safely in his arms.

Kristi Galloway

September 4, 2013

My memory of Mr. Haight will always be seeing him with his grandkids -- picking them up at St. Paul's -- always present for his family. And the example he set of care for family and commitment to family is evident in his son Glenn, whose family I love so much and keep in my prayers for comfort.

sally smith

September 4, 2013

Will miss you dearly and know you will have enjoyable after life in Gods hands

John Hale

September 4, 2013

Big D it was a honor knowing you and your wonderful family. May you rest in peace.

Lisa Poole

September 4, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man and such a good friend to my father, Larry.

Kimmi Heath-Carrico

September 4, 2013

Sympathy to Richard and Glenn and their families. A father is a person who's sons learn from, watch carefully and become the type of man they are, provider,helper and giver...Judging from your job as a father, you done good! Both of your Richard and Glenn are highly though of in our circle of friends. Blessings of peace for their hearts and for your soul as you enter heavens gates. Thank you for giving the world a legacy of good guys!
Kimmi Heath-Carrico, NEHI class of 83

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