Richard Arthur Fardy

Richard Arthur Fardy, age 79, passed away September 15, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. Born January 22, 1946 in Washington D.C., he was the son of Russell and Martha (Hurley) Fardy. Richard was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was employed by Collier County Public Schools, teaching high school physics before retiring in 2004. He held his contractor's license, building and managing various rental properties as Fardy Builders. He lived in Naples, FL until 2018 when he relocated to Saint Johns, FL. Richard was an avid traveler, enjoyed sailing, aviation, fishing, pickleball and a good joke. Above all, Richard enjoyed spending time with his family. Survived by his daughters, Amy (Joseph) Smith of Morgantown, IN, Dana (Christopher) Muller of Saint Johns, FL and Melissa (Will Hudson) Fardy of San Mateo, CA; five granddaughters, Kaitlynn, Allyson, Claire, Eleanor and Josephine. Proceeded in death by his parents and brother, Stephen Farraday. The family plans to host a celebration of life at a future time.