Richard Campion "Dick" WALLING Sr.

WALLING Richard Campion (Dick), Sr. Of Haverford, PA, passed away at home on January 29, 2024, after a long illness with his loving wife, and faithful pup by his side. Richard was born in Philadelphia on December 24th, 1936. He was the son of Ritner Kelsey Walling and Margaret Campion. He was predeceased by his beloved brother Ritner, with whom he shared many childhood adventures. Richard attended Episcopal Academy, class of 1955. After graduation he joined the family business, Express Marine Inc., on the Delaware River in Camden, NJ. Always the entrepreneur, he grew the company and eventually assumed a major role in the marine transportation industry. His employees loved and respected him. He treated everyone as family, always taking a personal interest in all. Acts of kindness defined Richard. He never saw a stray dog in Camden that he didn't rescue. EMI had an on-site "Canine Crew." Richard had a deep passion for yachting. One highlight was being part of the 1987 America's Cup syndicate in Fremantle, AU, where the U.S. famously reclaimed the Cup, that was lost for the first time in history, in 1983. He was an active member of the Corinthian Yacht Club. Spending much of his life by the sea, the name Magic Time became the banner for his personal boats and his homes in Bermuda and Cape May Point. Richard enjoyed nothing more than spending "magic time" with his family and friends. A philanthropist at heart who liked to fly under the radar, he never needed or wanted recognition for his acts of generosity. He cared deeply about people, family, and strangers alike. Helping others was second nature to him. On 9/11, one of his largest barges was on the Hudson River. Without hesitation, he had the captain divert his course to the World Trade Center, where stranded survivors were shuttled to safety. Each year, on the anniversary of 9/11, he had a banner plane fly along the Jersey shore as a remembrance of those we lost. In 2005 he responded to New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, by sending two trucks of essential supplies to the Union Hall. Many will remember his annual, and greatly anticipated Christmas Box. Cocked full of goodies, from the sublime to the ridiculous, it was a holiday highlight for all lucky recipients. Richard was the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth McAndrews. Devoted father to Pamela Register (Croft), Vanessa, Gardner (Amy), and Richard Jr. (Lisa). Loving grand pop to Christopher, Dane, Tim, Liza, Hayden, Garrett, Hunter, Cameron, Baird and Lindsay. Great grand pop of Spencer, CJ, Olivia, Gray, Lilly, Wesley and Beckett. Richard lived by the motto, "We are meant to share the goodness of life." He will always be remembered for that, and his unconditional generosity and kindness to those in need, especially to his family. Memorial services will be private. STUARD, NEWTOWN SQ. A Family Tradition Since 1822