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SAMUEL FRANCIS RICH

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Samuel Francis Rich, a lifelong resident of Rye died December 27, 2007. Born October 11, 1922 to Michael and Lena (Izzo) Rich and one of five children. Graduate of Rye High School. Associated with Father and both brothers in Rich Brothers Construction, Rich's Beach Comber Restaurant, and 22 year employee of the Town of Rye at the Rye Town Park. Veteran of US Army Corps of Engineers serving for 2 1/2 years in Southwest Pacific with the 1881st Eng Aviation Battalion. Commendations received include the following: US Presidential Unit Citation; Philippine Presidential Citation (2 Stars); Meritorious Unit Commendation; Cited for Bravery - New Guinea (2 Arrow Heads) -Leyte (1 Arrow Head) -Luzon (1 Arrow Head) Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Communicant of Church of Resurrection. Predeceased by Mother, Father, Sisters Marie and Laura, as well as Brothers Michael and Joseph. Samuel is survived by the following: Carol Hansen (Niece) of Downingtown, Pa; Emily (Great-niece), James, and Jackson Cooper (Great-great-nephew) of Rye, NY; Cheryl (Great-niece) and Klaus Roessler of Sarasota, Florida; Ross Hansen (Great-nephew) of Philadelphia, PA. Visitation will be 6-8PM on Friday December 28, 2007 at Graham Memorial Home, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM on Saturday December 29, 2007 at Resurrection Church Rye, NY. Entombment to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery Rye Brook, NY. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME Boston Post Rd Rye, NY 10580 (914) 967-0129

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Published by The Journal News on Dec. 28, 2007.

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