Richard Ader

I never met Richard in person but had the honor of speaking with him on the phone not long after I had come to Bennington and Congregation Beth El to begin my work as rabbi here and shortly before his untimely death. Pamela later sent me a copy of Richard's book, which testifies to his courage, determination, and generosity of spirit, traits that were so powerfully evident to me during our brief phone conversation. I wish I'd been blessed to have a longer and fuller acquaintance with this...

Pam - I just learned of your husband´s death.... We had chatted earlier in the year when he called the wrong Karen but I was delighted to speak to him. I will make a donation to the suggested organization. I hope time gives you peace and comfort..... he was remarkable.

R.I.P. old friend.........You were a giant in life/ athletics/ philanthropy/ business/ values/ and family...........Cannot say enough wonderful things about the quality of person you have been................and now, as you enter the Kingdom of GOD, bless you......and thanks for all the counsel you provided me over the years.............Love ya Dick and will miss you ! .........................HRW

Richard was the best friend and business mentor I could have dreamed of. Richard and Pam´s kindness has shaped our town in southern Vermont.

Dick and I never got to know each other well, yet we met many times through tennis and had a mutual interest in NJTL. I had planned to attend the memorial service this past Tuesday but came down with a bad cold - a result of too much heat and air conditioning the second week of the Open. His genuine interest in helping young people through tennis - whether it be in Vermont or through the USTA Foundation, and his advocacy for NJTL within the Foundation were actions that spoke louder than...

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

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

With fond memories of Rich and his incredibly talented senior sibling, sending recollection of days when we were parts of New York´s long forgotten Inter-School Congress. Jay (and Pat) Jacobson