Photo courtesy of Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Richard was born on June 21, 1934 and passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Richard was a resident of Pennsylvania. Richard graduated from The Hill School and Lehigh University He also earned the Boy Scouts of America?s highest achievement of Eagle Scout. In addition to his mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh. He was an ROTC officer for the United States Air Force. The family will receive friends and relatives to celebrate Richard?s life on: Monday July 24 between the hours of 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home 1810 Sanderson Ave. Scranton Pennsylvania.A memorial service will be held: Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church 550 Madison Ave. Scranton Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The Richard C. Marquardt and Sally W. Marquardt Scholarship Fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation or to Covenant Presbyterian Church 550 Madison Ave. Scranton Pennsylvania.
MY HUSBAND WORKED FOR RICHARD FOR MANY YEARS. AND SAID HE WAS A VERY GOOD MAN TO WORK FOR. MY HUSBAND WORKED WHEN IT WAS SPECAILTY RECORDS,AOL TIME WARNER,AND CINRAM 25 YEARS
ANN DAVIS
July 15, 2019 | JESSUP, PA | Acquaintance
The passing of Richard was made known to me yesterday. He was a friend of my aunt Muriel and my CEO for fourteen years. I have many anecdotes to share but will not do that here. Richard has many legacies he leaves behind. One in particular stands out to me. That legacy is the employment he gave to thousands of people from the area. If you needed a job, he gave you one. If you did your job, you kept it. He has given his employees much much more than a paycheck. He gave them all a...
Scot Morgan
February 24, 2018 | Scranton, PA
from a Chi Phi brother at Lehigh: May the Bear rest in peace.
John Schmidt
September 20, 2017 | Alpine, AZ
I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news.
Lori Kerrigan
August 07, 2017 | Dunmore, PA
Dear Marquardt Family;
It was a sad day when I received Rick's note in regards to the passing of Mr. Marquardt. It was a privilege and honor to have known Mr. Marquardt and his Family. Many great memories (during my PSU Days, you all were my second Family)! He was truly a man of integrity and honor, and was the BEST Father. My thoughts are with you all.
Jim Smith
July 31, 2017 | Peoria, AZ
So very sorry to hear that Richard has died , he was the greatest boss I have ever worked for , he made me feel like family when he would talk to me in tape duplicating . He made me very proud to be an employee of Specialty Records , I will never forget him , rest in peace my friend . Tony Ranella Jr.
July 24, 2017
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Richards' passing. Richard was a remarkable man. His employees were his family. Everyone knew Richard by name and all were delighted to have a conversation with him when he would come down to the production floor to visit. Richard made sure we were appreciated. Richard was highly respected by managers and employees and all the music industry. Employees were proud to work for Specialty Records and the empire Richard had built. Richard will always...
Terry & Lisa Chmil
July 24, 2017 | Archbald, PA
I am very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I worked with him at the very start of Specialty Records and he was truly a wonderful person to work for. He treated employees like family. God Bless and prayers to the family.
Len Roshak
July 24, 2017 | Dickson City, PA
A generous and good Fraternity Brother. You will be missed.
Bob & Bette Ring
July 24, 2017 | Thousand Oaks, CA
