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Richard Constantine Obituary

CONSTANTINE, RICHARD J., JR., 81, of Louisville, died on November 7, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East.

He was co-owner of the old Geo. Bosler Leather Co., where he worked for over 50 years. He was a member of Southeast Christian Church, St. X Alumni and a former member of the Koi and Goldfish Society.

He was preceded in death by his son, Frank D. Constantine; and step-daughter, Debra Humphrey Downing.

He is survived by his wife, the former Gayle Unterreiner Humphrey; sons, Richard J. Constantine III of St. Matthews and Gregory M. Constantine of Mt. Washington; daughters, Deborah Lampe of Murray, KY, Pamela Gural of Cincinnati, OH, and Tina Forsting of Phoenix, AZ; step-children, Herman M. Humphrey of Crestwood, KY and Ronald W. Humphrey; and over 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

With the passing of this gentle sweet soul, we know he will be greeted by Jesus and many loved ones whom have gone before him. He will be missed by his family and friends and his memories will live forever.

His funeral service will be 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Southeast Christian Church with visitation from 1-3 p.m. A reception will follow in the Fireside Room at the church. Arrangements by Highlands Funeral Home, Louisville, KY.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Southeast Christian Church, (Closer Walk Bible Class) in remembrance of Frank D. Constantine and Debra Humphrey Downing.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2012.

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Ron Cecil

December 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember working with Dick at Bosler Leather when I was fresh out of high school. good memories!

Joe and Leslie Sepanek

November 15, 2012

Gayle and family, we are so very sorry for your loss and will miss seeing Dick sit outside and mending the fence. Love to you all.

Ron Humphrey

November 13, 2012

Rest in Peace Dick...

MaryC Metzner

November 12, 2012

Gayle and family,
Ned and I were saddened to learn of Dick's death. We always enjoyed visiting with him at the Kentucky parties here in Florida. Our prayers of comfort are with you and your family. Sincerely, Mary C. Metzner

Bob DeVito

November 12, 2012

Ron,

Please accept sincere condolences from me and my wife Mary. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

November 10, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian and his family the Carneys,Campbells,Nelsons,And Haycrafts

November 10, 2012

Gayle and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you - Joyce Frantz and Martha Hultz

Friends in the Highlands

November 10, 2012

Frankie, so sorry too read about your Grandfather passing... Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family during this difficult time...May all your memories keep him close in your heart in the days too come & forever...

Claudia Hartley

November 9, 2012

Gayle, Ron and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth W

November 9, 2012

Ron...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Beth W-AAA

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