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Richard Grande Obituary
AGE: 20 • Lacey Township
Richard James Grande, 20, of Lacey Township, died Friday August 3, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained during a work related incident. He was born August 30, 1991 in Lacey Township, the son of Thomas and Angela Grande. Richard graduated from Lacey Township High School in 2010 where he received a gold letter in track and field and graduated from Brookdale Community College in 2012 where he studied as part of the PSI Program. He was employed by Jersey Central Power & Light as an Apprentice Lineman. Richard was an avid hockey fan. He loved and played hockey for many years and was captain of the IJHL Trenton Habs. Richard enjoyed sharing his hockey knowledge with others who loved the game and was certified to coach the sport. When Richard wasn't playing hockey, he loved spending time with his friends and family. Richard's smile and infectious laugh lit up every room he was in. He had a passion for big trucks and country music. He also enjoyed fishing and boating and recently obtained his hunting license.
Richard is survived by his parents Thomas and Angela Grande of Lacey, and his brother Johnathan. He also leaves his grandmother, Mary Ann Crispin of Toms River; his aunts and uncles, Nick and Lisa, Vinny and Carol, Mike and Liz, Marlene and Jose, Teresa and Kevin, Barbara and Rocco, and Charles and Marybeth; his cousins; Tracy, Mark, Karen, Jennifer, Christopher, Samantha, Matthew, Michael Thomas, Christopher, Scott, Elizabeth, Ashley, Brianna, Nicky, and Tommy. Richard is predeceased by his grandparents, Betty and Armel Pinsonneault and Richard C. Crispin.
Visitation for Richard will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Rd., Toms River. Mass of a Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10 AM at St. Pius RC Church, Forked River, please arrive at the funeral home at 8:30 AM. Cremation will be private. www.silvertonmemorial.com
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Debbie Shumaker-Blair
July 30, 2021
My son Steven Shumaker played ice hockey with Rich... We were both heart broken. A great guy he was. Best wishes to you and your family.
Patti Finnis
August 13, 2012
To the Grande family, We are so very sorry for your loss, no words can bring that sweet child back but his memories will live in the hearts of all who knew him. our hearts go out to you in this very difficult time. finnis Family, Lacey Township, NJ
R Bonnor
August 11, 2012
Coping with the death of a child is difficult. My heart truly goes out to the family. I hope the actions of our Lord in ancient times brings you some comfort of the promise yet to come(Luke 7:11-15)
Mike Palladino
August 10, 2012
To the Grande Family. No words can ever be said for the lose of your child I have not seen rich since he wrestled with. My nephew Chris Boardingham he was a great kid and I always heard good things of him as a young man he will be deeply missed.your. Memories.Will help you heal god bless
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August 10, 2012
Grande Family: We are so sorry for your loss.....Michael & Lynn McKnight, Sebastian, FL.....formerly Silver Bay, Toms River. Dawn McKnight Dunning's parents. May God give you the strenght you need to sustain you.
August 9, 2012
To the Grande Family, I'm so sorry for your loss...As a JCP & L
co-worker, my heart goes out to you and your whole family...I think of Rich all the time, although I never met him, I've heard nothing but good things about him. He is in my prayers and I believe he is watching over all of us. May God give you strength and comfort..
May his memory sustain you until you meet again...
A JCP & L family member
JCP&L Employee
August 8, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss-I never had the opportunity to meet Richard but all the apprentices raved about what a great guy he was-that should be a comfort know the lives he touched-no words can make it better-but know that your in all of our thoughts and he will be missed
Stacy Burlew
August 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 8, 2012
The Grande Family
We are very sorry to hear or your loss. He was a great hockey player, and a very respectful young man. Our thought and prayers are with you.
The Brannick family
Jim Sue and Benjamin
The Malone Family
August 7, 2012
We are so sad about Rich and feel such sorrow for you and your family. He was such a wonderful young man and had such talent on the ice. You just knew he was born a hockey player. He is in our thoughts and prayers and he will surely be missed by all.
Kathleen Scheller
August 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathy. To your family no words can be said for the the loss of a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with Your family
Carol Suderow , FirstEnergy
August 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan and Michael Broschart
August 7, 2012
Dear Tom, Angela, and Jonathan,
May God hold you tight. Rich was one of our brightest lights!
Inez Roeske
August 6, 2012
Dear Nickie & Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss, I know there are no words that can comfort you right now, but know Richard is in the hands of God.
You are in my thoughts and prayers may God bless you and the entire Grande family.
With great sorry,
Aunt Inez
August 6, 2012
Tommy and Angela,
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. No parent should ever lose a child. Our hearts go out to you and your whole family. May Richard rest in peace .
Love
Jerry and Carol Brown
Sherry Padula Iorillo
August 6, 2012
Dear Tom & Angela and Jonathan,
Please except my deepest sympathy. I prayed to God asking him to give you all the strength to get through this very painful time.
After reading all the wonderful things about Richard rest assured wherever he is he will be in good hands.
Rest in peace Richard Grande
Sincerely,
Sherry Padula Iorillo
August 6, 2012
RIP rich and may your family find the strength from god to see them thru this sad time....mike spatola
Jess
August 6, 2012
R.I.P fellow LTHS Alumni. Many prayers to his family and friends.
Alisia Lane
August 6, 2012
Many prayers for the Grande Family, and for his many friends.
God Bless You All
Debbie Shumaker Blair
August 6, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Rich played ice hockey with my son Steven Shumaker and went to the same High School. We have lost another awesome guy and hockey player. May God bless Rich and his family.
Thomas Intili
August 6, 2012
Tom & Angela,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family.
Hockey player
August 6, 2012
He was a very good man. May god bless the grande family. Rest in peace Richie.
Sam
August 6, 2012
He was a really good guy. He was an awesome hockey player. I'm sorry for your loss.May he rest in peace.
Diane Lee
August 5, 2012
I'm blessed to know a branch of the Grande Family. The Vinny & Carol crew. Scott, his Diane, Chris & Ash. I know the level of love this family has for their own & others. It breaks my heart there is nothing I can do to help ease what my friends are going through.They will miss but carry with each of them always Richard James.
Jamie Wilson
August 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief.
May all your memories bring you comfort.
Richie will be missed by all.
Bobby Brown
August 5, 2012
Tom & Angela
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss Richie's face at work.
Cousin Bobby
lisa babick
August 5, 2012
Tom, Angela, Jonathan and the entire family, Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Richard was an amazing young man. He was always smiling and seemed to just enjoy life. He will be forever in our hearts. Our prayers go out to all of you. Sincerely, The Babick Family
Lorraine Laszlo
August 5, 2012
Tom, Angela, Johnathan & Aunt Mare,
Words can not express my sorrow and heartache I feel for all of you. May he Rest in Peace.
Lorraine Brown
August 5, 2012
To The Grande family,I do not know you, but my son went to school and worked with your son. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Joyce and Jack Lauritsen
August 5, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Although I do not know you. I am a mom and no parent should suffer the loss of a child. You are in my prayers. May your son RIP.
August 5, 2012
To the Grande family, I do not know you, but my son worked and went to school with Richard. It's a very sad and unfortunate accident. All I can say is that I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Christina Bradley (Menosky)
The Marinaccio Family
August 5, 2012
Tom, Angela, Johnathan and the entire Grande family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in are hearts. xoxoxox Rest in peace Richard..----Ron, Renee, Ronnie and Patrick
Kathy & Harry Cafiero
August 5, 2012
Rich was a wonderful yourn man. Every time he came over to our home he was always smiling and laughing. We will miss you and so will Nitro.
Losi Family
August 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Grande Family.
August 5, 2012
For the many years we watched our little boys play the sport they loved until they became young men. He will be missed by many. His infectious humor and his amazing abilities we will never forget. God bless that we had the chance to have the Grande family in our lives. Rich may you rest in peace.
The Stenerson Family
fran ventura
August 5, 2012
may your beloved richard be a source of loving memories - please know that there are many who care and understand your loss...god bless..the ventura family
Lorraine Ruzzo
August 5, 2012
Richard was an extraordinary young man, who loved his entire family. God bless the Grande family. May he rest in peace.
Lorraine Ruzzo
August 5, 2012
Richard was an extraordinary young man, who loved his entire family. God bless the Grande family. May he rest in peace.
Lineman Mom
August 5, 2012
God Bless this young man. May he rest in Peace and May God give his family the strength to go on. God Bless the Grande Family.
Brian Huhn
August 4, 2012
Rich was a very respectible young man and it was my pleasure to have known and coached him. Our prayers go to his family during this time of sorrow.
- The Huhn's
C Sistad
August 4, 2012
The Grandes have treated us like family for 11 years now. It is a travesty that something can happen like this to such an amazing family! We will pray for strength and peace for all of you! We love you!
- The Sistad's
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