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Richard Odell Obituary

ODELL - Richard D. of Copiague, New York, on April 6, 2011.Beloved husband of Penny. Loving father of Jennifer Odell, and Richard, Jr. (Amy). Also survived by his sister, Barbara Skowronek; sisters-in-law Marie and Ani Odell, and two loving grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the D'Andrea Bros. Funeral Home, 99 Oak Street, Copiague, LI on Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Our Lady of the Assumption R.C. Church, Copiague. Cremation is private.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 8, 2011.

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Susie Bucaro

April 26, 2013

I remember stopping to visit you and Penny with the kids. Always a good visit. I know you're watching over your children. You must be so proud of Jennifer and I'm sure of Ricky and his family. I don't know how Penny does it or when she gets her strength but I'm sure it comes from you and GOD. Keep watching over them. I miss you say hi to my dad and sister?

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

April 25, 2013

Not 1 day goes by that I don't think of you and remember the good times. My heart aches..Love is eternal and since you are no longer suffering...I accept that you RIP. Always and forever xo

Grandpa Rick & Jake

Barbara Skowronek

June 19, 2011

Grandpa Rick & Charlotte 12-09

Barbara Skowronek

June 19, 2011

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

June 19, 2011

FATHERS DAY....you were a great, respectful, loving son...and I believe a great Dad in your life...You are missed more than I can say. Love is eternal. Rest in Peace

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

June 15, 2011

Very odd...it's been over 2 months and every day...I miss Rick soooo much. Tried to add a photo of Jesus...but it will not add...I pray for peace...LOL 4 ever

Jesse Odell Hofmeister

Jesse Hofmeister

May 15, 2011

Jesse Odell Hofmeister

May 15, 2011

Dear Aunt Penny I am sorry about Uncle Rick passing that I love him so much and miss you so much. and I am so sad,upset and crying too that I love my all uncle and my dad Ron and Aunt B. and Grandma and Grandpa and all Cousin and Uncle Harold,Uncle Bob too. that I can't get over it. But I can't sleep at night too.

Rick being shy...never liked photos

Barbara Skowronek

May 14, 2011

This is a good memory...Cy/I got to spend time with Rick/Pen in Williamsburg 9/08

Barbara aka Bunny Odell

May 14, 2011

I just had to keep this online...I feel a connection. I am as sad today as the day he passed and I am forcing myself to remember all the good times in our lives. 4 brothers, but each so special.

Bonnies wedding-Harold, Barbara, Cy and Rick

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

May 4, 2011

All the Odell brothers in uniform,Vietnam

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

May 4, 2011

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

April 26, 2011

Special day with Rick & Penny. Cy/I had the honor of spending time with them in Williamsburg, Va celebrating 35th anniversary. Bless all...

Barbara Odell-Skowronek

April 25, 2011

PHOTO OF MY 4 BROTHERS THE LAST TIME THEY WERE ALIVE & TOGETHER. SO SPECIAL THAT THERE WAS A TIME IN THEIR LIVES, UNTIL WE LOST BOB 17 YEARS AGO, HAROLD ON 2/20/2011 AND RICK ON 4/6/2011. NOW ONLY THE YOUNGEST AND OLDEST OF SIBLINGS REMAIN. LOVE THEM ALL AND PRAY- REST IN PEACE...

Barbara Odell Skowronek

April 24, 2011

Rick and Penny in Williamsburg for their 35th anniversary a very special time for Cy/I

Barbara Odell Skowronek

April 24, 2011

Dianne Pasqualone

April 15, 2011

Uncle Rick, You were and always will be my favorites. God has a very special angel at his side. I will see you again. Love you Dianne

Debra Chancellor

April 15, 2011

Dearest Barbara, Penny, Ricky, and Jennifer, I'm sorry for the loss of Rick. So close of the time of losing Harold too. May they rest in peace now. They are with our lord ,and the angels.

Tara Lee

April 11, 2011

Penny and Family,

I just found out today of Rick's passing

Tara Lee

April 11, 2011

Just heard about the sad news today. I feel awful. I had the privilege of working for Rick for six summers at the parks. Rick was a great boss who would always loved to have a laugh and made working with him a pleasure. He cared for me more than any other boss i ever have had in my life. I am so happy that i got to see him on my wedding day, because of course he promised he would be there.

Rest in peace Rick. You're in my prayers.

Nat Campbell, II

April 11, 2011

Aunt Penny, Rick, and Jennifer, Im sorry to hear about uncle Ricks passing. You will all be in my prayers and thoughts!

Jack & Andrea Murphy

April 11, 2011

Penny, I am so sorry to hear about Rick, it has been a long time since I saw the both of you. Our hearts go out to you and your family. I often think about some of the things Rick and I had done together. He was a good friend and I will miss him.

JANE DEWITT

April 11, 2011

HOW SAD I AM TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER RICK AS A WONDERFUL DAD AND A VERY GENTLE DEMEANER. PENNY YOU ARE IN MY HEART RIGHT NOW. LOVE, JANE N RICHARD

April 10, 2011

Dear Penny and family,
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing.You will be in our prayers,
Take care,
Charlene(Pagliarulo)and Gerard Ferrara

Kathy Donaghy Corkins

April 10, 2011

Dear Penny,
I just heard the news of Rick's passing, may God be with you and your family.
Kathy Corkins & Walter Paluch

josephine pittman

April 10, 2011

Dear Penny I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I am praying for you and your family.

gail pittman-santos

April 10, 2011

penny so sorry to hear of ricks passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family god bless

Della Weaver

April 9, 2011

To Penny & Family
Rob and I both mourn your families loss. We remember the good days when we were in Copiague, and we have always cherished our pleasant memories. Please accept our warmest wishes for you and your Family. Della & Rob Weaver

Kathy Connelly

April 9, 2011

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Work will never be the same and so many of us will remember how determined Rick was to keep going. He was an inspiration to our work family and will be sorely missed. May the love and comfort of your family and friends help you through this most difficult time.

Fran Sasser

April 8, 2011

Penny, and kids,
Sorry to read about Rick's passing. We enjoyed bowling with both of you on Saturday nights many moons ago. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Fran and Henry Sasser

Susie Bucaro

April 8, 2011

Rick will always be remembered for the great man he was. He was always good to my dad when he was sick. I think Rick is the first person outside of family that he told and didn't even tell him how sick he really was. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever to you Penny, especially and to your children, Ricky and Jennifer.

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