RICHARD POCH Obituary
COLONEL RICHARD CHARLES (USAF Retired), March 29, 2015, of West Chester; husband of Honore (nee Levine); father of Eric (Sheri) Poch and Helena (Walter) Ciechanowski; brother of Joel Poch, Bettina Beresh-Poch and Diana Suslak-Spriggs; grandfather of Jordan, Alayna, Leianna, Stephen and Zoeanna Darcie. Relatives and friends are invited to services Wednesday 1 P.M., Temple Sholom in Broomall, 55 Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008. Interment Haym Salomon Memorial Park, Frazer PA. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Sholom in Broomall.
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Rick on one of the courses at SOS.
Scott McElvain
May 14, 2019
Was in Section D-47 with Rick at Squadron Officer School saw him at the Air Force Academy, I believe, after I retired and he was still on active duty. Enjoyed knowing him at SOS and while there, he took a few of us up flying. Good memories!
Eric Poch
April 30, 2016
Family has gathered for an unveiling at my father's resting place. It's been just over 13 months since he passed. I'll always miss him and wish he were here. I focus on the full life he lived, the lives he touched, how his passion, enthusiasm, intellect, and caring shown through in everything he did. His legacy lives on with my, mom, sister, me, his siblings, other family members, friends, coworkers, students, and the many other lives he touched.
August 15, 2015
Rick taught me to fly in 1988 at Ellington Field in Houston Texas. I was privileged to have him as my flight instructor. He will be missed.
Sheri Dunnette Locke
Mike Siclari
July 21, 2015
Rich was a room mate of mine in college at NYU. I was sad when I came across the info on the web about his passing. My condolences to his family.
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Helen Dowden
May 5, 2015
I had the privilege and pleasure to fly with Rick on several occasions during my years at TAS, from regular BFRs to check-out in the flight school's Diamond Star. He was extremely knowledgable and highly entertaining, and I have great memories. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Frank Szczerba
April 8, 2015
A few years ago I Rick helped me to realize a life-long dream to become a pilot. We spent many hours together in the cockpit, and many more swapping aviation and engineering stories. Although I didn't know him as long as I would have liked, he had a huge impact on my life, as he did for so many others. He'll be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and to the many people whose lives he touched.
Madonna amd Mike Chernesky
April 6, 2015
We were so sorry to learn of Rick's sudden passing. Our sympathy to all the family.
Eric Poch
April 5, 2015
My dad was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, U.S. Air Force officer, pilot, instructor, friend, mentor, and leader. He cared about his passions of family, friends, flying, military service, teaching others to fly, and singing. He will be very sorely missed by all the lives he touched. Dad, I love you so much and I will miss you terribly. Your spirit lives on with your family, friends and all of your flight students, military associations, flying associations, and religious choir associations. As you used to say, you had the 'Right Stuff'.
Kathy Swist
April 4, 2015
I witnessed the accident God bless you all I think about him everyday I am so very sorry
Bert Nawn
April 4, 2015
To the Poch Family. Rich was my flight instructor in 2007-2008. A fine man and terrific instructor. He will be missed. My condolences during this time. God bless.
Linda Ward
April 3, 2015
Helena, sending our love and condolences to you and your family. With love,
Vincent, Linda, Morgan & Midori Ward
Jim Cornwell
April 3, 2015
Honore,
Judy and I just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. We go back a long time, and have many great memories from that time gone by. Projects, events and personal memories will last forever. We hope you all can find "the peace that passeth all understanding" at this time.
Love and prayers.
April 2, 2015
Sympathy and prayers for your family. Eric, Sheri, Jordan and Alayna keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Cathy and Bob Lang
Amber and Cinda Casper
April 2, 2015
Honore, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve Roberts
April 2, 2015
I will always remember the flight lessons and flight reviews with Ric over the years. He helped me gain the confidence I needed to complete acquiring my PPL in 2004. To have flown with Ric was a pleasure and an honor as he had so many hours experience in so many aircraft including my own. My condolences to the Poch family and the aviation community whom all of which will surely miss his friendly smile and pleasant demeanor.
April 2, 2015
My 15-year-old son took lessons for the last year from Rick. He was my son's mentor and like a "flying grandpa" to him. He loved Rick. I thank him for the time and attention he gave to my so. We send our thoughts, prayers, and loving light to the family of this wonderful and loved man.
Tony Trezza
April 2, 2015
To Rick's family:
I had a flying lesson with Rick on March 23. I had not flown a plane for 60+ years. Rick was wonderful, kind, fun and I had a great flight with him. He was very patient with me, a 92 year old who wanted to experience flying again. My daughter and I met Rick and we were impressed with this cordial, wonderful man ! We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jim and Judi Wisdom
April 2, 2015
Honore, Helena and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. We hold you in highest regard and send prayers your way.
April 2, 2015
Honore, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Elaine Krauss
April 2, 2015
Honore, Eric, and, Helena I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Richard was my flight nstructor when we worked on Shuttle missions in the mid 80''s. You are in Shirley & my thoughts & prayers.
John & Shirley Hinton - Huntsville, Alabama
April 1, 2015
Rick was my instructor at TAS. He was so patient and knowledgeable, and his training gave me the confidence to solo and pass my private pilot check ride. I will always remember him and his kindness. My deepest condolences to you all.
Marsha Scherr
April 1, 2015
Eric, Sheri, Jordan, Alayna and Poch family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time. God bless you all.
April 1, 2015
Col. Poch taught me to become a flight instuctor in 1990. Rick and I worked together as flight test engineers on the KC-10A program together . Rick taught my wife, Donna to fly. I flew my 1,000th hour with him in his Beech Musketeer. He will be missed.
Bob Stambovsky, USMC retired .
Shalom.
Jill Lindsey
April 1, 2015
Eric,
We are so very sorry for your sudden loss. We want you to know we are thinking of you and your family, and hoping you find comfort in your love for one another.
Jill & Tim
Lauren Frantz
April 1, 2015
I am sorry for your loss and am thinking of you during this difficult time.
March 31, 2015
The shock of the news of Rick's passing cannot be described in words. Although, I only knew him for the last year and a half, I felt we had an immediate bond. That was the person he was. Warm to everyone he met. There was never a time that I did not see him with a smile. I am sure he will always be with us making sure we fly straight. Ira S.
Rip Col, he dedicated his life to helping others persue their dreams.... worked long hours for little pay....
Frank G
March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015
Eric and Sheri, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. --Charlotte Harris
March 31, 2015
Eric, Sheri and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Angie L.
Peggy Machol-Bassett
March 31, 2015
Honore, Eric, Helena, and your family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such wonderful memories of the 4 of you from back in the 1980s in Texas. How I wish I could squash your heartache right now. Hugs from Texas.
March 31, 2015
Eric and Sheri, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
March 31, 2015
Eric and Sheri: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Wendy, WSU
Judy Berman
March 31, 2015
I will always remember my dear cousin Richard Poch with love. A loving person and smart. I used to love when he baby sat for me when I was a child. My heartfelt condolences to Richard's wife Hanore, his children and grandchildren and to Richard's siblings my cousins Joel, Diane and Bettina. A tragic loss too soon. My love and prayers are with all of you from Judy Berman and Andy and Ruth Spitz.
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