Richard P. Farr

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Richard Farr Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Richard P. Farr
Start: 2023-02-17T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-17T23:00:00.000Z
Location: John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

Richard P. Farr "Richie", 86, of Manchester, passed away at his loving daughter Felicia's home on Feb. 12, 2023.

Born to Dr. James and Mellie (Pallotti) Farr. Richie married Susan Hoyt Crossen on Dec. 28, 1957. They were happily married for 65 years. Richie graduated from Manchester High School in 1954. He was an honor student and graduated from Trinity College in 1958. He received a Master's Degree in Education from Central Connecticut State College. Richie taught 5th grade for 41 years at Avery Street, Phillip R. Smith Elementary School in South Windsor and was Director of the South Windsor Summer School Program for 26 years. Richie was honored as Teacher of the Year in 1988. Richie worked at his brother, James' Farr's Sporting Goods store for 61 years. He was a Member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, the Manchester Historical Society and the Retired Teachers Association.

Richie leaves behind his three daughters, Mary and her husband, George Elmore (predeceased by his grandson Timothy P. Elmore); Felicia and her sons, Eric Schaller and Alex Schaller; Susan and her sons, Adam Hahn and Chad Hahn; also, his nieces Patricia Farr, Debra Farr, Lisa Banning and Jamie Farr Carroll; his brother-in-law Stewart Crossen, his wife Beth Angel and their son Michael. Richie was predeceased by his brother James Farr and sister-in-law Joyce Farr.

Calling hours will be Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester. A small gathering will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, followed by a Christian Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester, followed by a burial at St. James Cemetery, 368 Broad St., Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Bridget School, 74 Main St., Manchester, CT 06042, MHS Athletics-Baseball Program, Attn: Bookkeeper/Beth Litrico, 143 East Middle Turnpike., Manchester CT 06040 or Friends of the Westerly Animal Shelter, 33 Larry Hirsch Lane, Westerly, RI 02891.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Feb. 15 to Feb. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Farr

5 Entries

Beth Apter Gold

February 26, 2023

Felicia -
We saw your dad's obituary on Facebook. I am so sorry to hear you lost your mom and dad within months of each other. My mother passed in November. I have such vivid memories of our time together when we were young. Your parents were the best! Sending lots of love and comfort -Beth Apter Gold and Bernie Apter.

Barbara Doody

February 23, 2023

Such a kind-hearted man! I taught with him at PRS and he was always a joy to be around! He was loved by all who knew him!!

Gary Osborne

February 16, 2023

My sincere condolences to your family. Your father was my 5th grade teacher in 1961. He was a very good teacher and a wonderful man.

Susan (Prusaczyk) Prout

February 15, 2023

My sincere condolences to your family. I remember your Dad when I was in Mrs. Goodwin´s 5th grade class circa 1974 across the hall, as a kind, smiling, steady presence we could count on.

KENNETH GORTON

February 15, 2023

After fourth grade my family moved across town to a new home. I began fifth grade with trepidation, but my fears were quickly allayed not by meeting new schoolmates, my fear was eased by meeting my fifth grade teacher, Mr. Farr. Mr. Farr knew that I was new to the school, so he took it upon himself to introduce me to some of my new classmates. I now had some new friends and the school day became easier. As the year went on Mr. Farr taught with skill, handled problems in class with kindness and tact, and always treated his students with respect and compassion.
Many of my fellow classmates from other classes were jealous of the fact that us "lucky ones" had Mr. Farr as our teacher, but of course we all knew just how lucky we were. My dad and I went into Farr's Sporting Goods for fishing tackle when I was in high school. Mr. Farr was behind the counter. I said "hi Mr. Farr, its so good to see you!" He came around the counter and said "hi Ken, it's great to see you too." I introduced Mr. Farr to my dad, and they talked a while, and we got our tackle and said goodbye. The next year I was driving and I often stopped in to say hi to Mr. Farr, whether making a purchase or not. He once asked me why I stopped in with nothing to buy, and I am sure I made his day when I told him "I stop in because you were the best and nicest teacher I ever had!"

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