Richard Cuffe Obituary

Richard J. Cuffe CHESAPEAKE - Richard John "Rick" Cuffe, 65, of the 4200 block of Greendell Road, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. He was born on Dec. 22, 1943 in Manhattan, N.Y., and retired as a tech sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Rick loved his family and just being at home with them. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, "Maggie" Rountree Cuffe; two sons, Robert Cuffe and wife Joanne, and Brian "Billy" Cuffe and wife Pam; two stepsons, Jerry Litchfield and Barry Rountree; a stepdaughter, Christa Sells and husband Floyd "Bubba"; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Brown; a sister, Rosemary Quatrone; three brothers, James Cuffe, Martin Cuffe and wife Barbara, and Kevin Cuffe; five grandchildren, Rodney Rountree, Brittany and Arianna Cuffe, Erin and Kendall Sells; a stepmother, Carole Cuffe; a stepsister, Karen Padilla and husband Eddy; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Cuffe

14 Entries

Beverly Bridges

September 10, 2020

Richard was my first supervisor when I went into the Air Force in 1975. He was a WONDERFUL MAN. In 1979 he gave me away at my wedding in 1979 at Langley AFB, VA. I hate that I lost track of him. I would have loved to stay in touch. He was very special to me. When my parents passed away I found where he had written them a letter letting them know I was doing fine and not to worry. I really miss him. God Bless You

December 26, 2009

To: The family of Richard Cuffe:
From: Kevin's & Eddy's Family at Pepsi

Losing a loved one is never easy. May the knowledge that we are here for you during this tough time somehow help to lessen the pain.

Carolyn Clements

December 26, 2009

I am a friend of Carole Cuffe and have heard so many nice things about Richard over the years..........he was very special to her and she will miss him greatly. May God keep you strong in this time of sorrow and grief.
Sincerly,
Carol Clements
Ocean View, Delaware

Becky Olds Taulbee

December 25, 2009

Bill & Robert,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and your families. I lost my mom in Aug so I understand.

Dale Peltonen

December 25, 2009

Maggie
I was so sory to hear of Ricks passing. Its Dale from the Beach office. I remember going to your wedding and all the years that I have known you. My family and I are so sory for your loss.

Dale Peltonen and Family

Dave Oster

December 24, 2009

Robert, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

December 23, 2009

MAGGIE IT'S TERESA IN CAROLINA I JUST HEARD AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AND SPEAKING OF FAMILY WE NEED TO SEE EACHOTHER AND NOW IS A GOOD TIME. I LOVE AND MISS YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU AT THIS TIME...MY # 1-252-312-9400 PLS CALL ME.......

Michelle Swain

December 23, 2009

Maggie
Brian and I are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kurt Kolesha

December 22, 2009

Robert, Kim and I are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathies,

Kurt and Kim Kolesha

December 22, 2009

Maggie, I am so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Please know that during this difficult time you and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.

Nancy Wynne, Portsmouth, VA

David Spain

December 22, 2009

When I graduated from Ferguson High with Robert in 1984, on the night of graduation, Mr. Cuffe gave our circle of teenage friends an eloquent toast and treated us respectfully as men completing a important chapter in our young lives. I will cherish that memory the rest of my life. God Bless.

Arnold & Charlotte Williams

December 22, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debbie & Bob Hall

December 22, 2009

May your cherished memories bring you comfort. And be comforted in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Debbie Bernardi

December 22, 2009

Maggie:
I don't know what to say. I am so sorry to hear about Rick. He was a great person, and I am sure you are going to miss him. I worked with him at the CSB many years ago, but I never forgot you or him.
Take care, Debbie Bernardi

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