Richard Temple, Sr.

Uncle Dick,

You always had words of wisdom, and a smile on your face. Through your hard outer shell, we always knew there was a loving, caring man inside. You always beamed when the girls came to visit, and we all always enjoyed your company. The many great memories will stay with us forever. I hope you're at peace now, and smiling down on us.

With love and respect,

Uncle Dick,

I wish more than anything to be able to give you one last hug and tell you that I love you. As I never got to meet my mother's father, you stepped in and acted like a grandfather to me and my sister. I sincerely looked forward to meeting you for breakfast every time I was in town visiting the family.

I have so many fond memories of you and have nothing but admiration and love for you Uncle. Thank you for being there since I was a little girl and blessing me...

Dearest Uncle Dick;

You will forever be one of my heroes. I liken you to Joe Pesci in the movie "Casino", and always describe you as such to those close to me who don't know you. A little guy much stronger than most understand. This is usually before I hear "you must be just like him"..and I smile.

You are a rarity, a REAL MAN in a sea of spineless, whiny males. Yet, you have a huge heart for those who really take time to look. You taught me to always stand strong for...

Uncle Dick you sure were a special man to many people. So tough on the outside but those generous eyes and that loving smile gave it all away. You are one of the most intelligent, loyal and loving men I have known. Thank you for caring for everyone the way you did and always making me and my family feel special. Your loyalty to the Yankees always made us smile too!! The day we took you to the Yankees game was such a great day - to see you so happy! We will miss you so much. Until we meet...

richard (dick) was our personal professional photographer for our wedding. he laid the pictures out all across where we needed to get to the alter ! i loved mostly his candid attitude and words..always honest, a rare quality in a person. his stories both live and after the fact enhanced by his brother were unmatched. (add to this his R.I. accent) which i love. fly with the eagles dick !!
love you always joanie
spooner wi

Uncle I wish I would have lived closer to you guys - it was always so easy to talk to you - no matter the distance or the amount of time - you were always there and I'll miss you - It was such a change to hear Dad's stories but from a much different point of view :) - Dad told me a long time ago that I reminded him of you, not sure if I ever told you that but there was a time when me you, dad and bob were all at a table together - all of us never really being around each other but I could all...

That fantastic chuckle with the grin telling me he's up to something ornery- but I don't care how tough my uncle Dick talked- he is a softy so full of love. The stories of he and my dad growing up reminds me of the love and mischief of my own boys- and it warms my heart. It might sounds silly to anyone not understanding, but so many years ago I mentioned to uncle dick how in love I am with the authentic Rhode Island coffee syrup. Little did I know that I would from then on be receiving...