Richard J. Welsh Jr.

Dick was a fine man and a good friend and mentor to me when I first came to the Virginian-Pilot. I used to enjoy running into him at Ocean View golf course from time to time, and I am deeply sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family. I am sorry to be so late with this, but people at the Pilot are just now getting the word.

Mrs. Welsh,

When I was a kid in Hampton, Dick was always one of the favorite adults I enjoyed being around. I certainly wish we could have seen him more often, but we're stuck up here in the frozen tundra of Upstate, NY.

You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Johnny Barrett and family
Syracuse, NY

Dear Liz, Cathy, Rick and Beth:
My deepest condolences on your loss.
I know it's been many years since we've been in touch but I will always remember Dick's presence in our neighborhood growing up. Such a positive, encouraging and kind man to all of the kids who were running around in those days.
I have many great memories. I'm glad I grew up next door to him.

May God bless you.

Aunt Liz and Family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dick was such a good and caring man, loved by all who knew him. He was always so joyful and great to be around whether he was with family or friends. I know your family has wonderful memories of him to warm your hearts forever. Love.

Dear Liz and Family,
May the Lord Bless you all with His peace.
Thinking of you,

May the Lord continue to bless you Liz and your family in this time of sadness and joy . Dick was a very careing man and loved you all in so many different ways. During our 56 years of friendship he was a true and loyal friend, and he will be missed. His participation along with you Liz in getting Bunnie and I together will never be forgotten as we continue through lifes journey.

Aunt Liz, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Dick was so very dear to us. He was a kind and loving man and I know he is at peace. He will be dearly missed. Please send our love to all the family. Love, Mary Frances

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I will certainly miss seeing Mr. W's smiling face across the street when I visit my parents.

He will be missed dearly.

So sorry to hear about Beth's father. I remember seeing him and his infectious smile often, including once when the 'gang' was hosted at your home after KHS graduation in '81. Pretty sure the parents were having as much fun as we were. A great loss to all.