Richard Arthur Olson

Linda, Dotty and Paula - I am so sorry to hear that Richard has passed away. I remember growing up with all of you in the "Neck" and the friendship Richard and my brother Jim shared. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Love Mary Ann (Please contact me.)

Oh I'll be going, leaving the noises of the street,
To where a lifting foresail-foot is yanking at the sheet;
To a windy, tossing anchorage where yawls and ketches ride,
Oh I'l be going, going, until I meet the tide.

I had the pleasure of getting to know Richard over the past 3 years. I genuinely enjoyed spending time with him and getting to know who he was as a person. Richard always made me laugh, it was impossible to not like a man with his sense of humor. We bonded over our love for the ocean and animals (he even spent time with my own cat!). I love and miss him so so so much and will never ever forget him. Miss you Richie!!!

I have great remembrances of Richard from our days at the HNCC Pilgrim Fellowship and from Houghs Neck in general.He was a cheerful, outgoing, and caring person. My condolences to Dotty and Linda. His mother was his biggest fan. Rest in Peace.