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Richard Staton Obituary
Somerset - Richard Noel Staton, 70 passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born on December 25, 1947 in Plainfield, NJ to the late Richard and Fannie Staton.
Richard graduated Piscataway High School, served in the U.S. Army and graduated Rutgers University. He was employed by American Cyanamid, Johnson & Johnson, Continental Insurance, Prudential Insurance and Chase Financial where he held positions in Finance and Marketing.
Predeceased by his sisters, Queenola Shider and Deborah Staton; brothers, Gilbert, Clarence (Theresa) and Douglas Staton. He is survived by his wife Barbara Staton, beloved aunt Catherine Stewart, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 450 Highland Ave., Piscataway, NJ on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. followed by 11:00 funeral service.
Mausoleum entombment in Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 2445 Kuser Road, Suite 100, Hamilton, NJ 08690 or Zion Hill Baptist Church, 450 Highland Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Log on to www.plintoncurry.com to sign guest book.
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Tommie A. Shider
December 18, 2021
Though you are now resting in the arms of the Lord,
you forever live in our hearts. Continue enjoying Eternal Life! Love and miss you much uncle Ricky!
Tommie Shider
December 18, 2019
It's been two years that you were granted Eternal Life. Knowing that you are now free of illnesses and at home with your sisters and parents, is a comfort to my heart. Love you much uncle Ricky!
Tommie Shider
April 7, 2018
May God's eternal light forever shine on my beloved uncle, Richard Noel Staton. You'll forever live in my life and my heart.
Rosalyn Lark
December 29, 2017
Prayers to you and family my friend since birth.
Grace Preston-Gaines
December 28, 2017
Barbara, our hearts go out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Rich rest in eternal peace
Orndary 'Archie' Murphy
December 28, 2017
MEMORY OF MY COUSIN OF HOW KIND HE WAS (LETTING ME DRIVE HIS GTO & CORVETTE) THOSE WERE THE GOOD DAYS REALLY LOVED THIS GUY HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE PRAISE GOD.
Orndary Murphy
December 28, 2017
Barbara, our condolences to you many prayers to God for comfort and peace for you"
'Archie & Bernadette Murphy
J M
December 27, 2017
With sympathy: To the Bereaved family: Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. Our compassionate Heavenly Father promise to empty the graves in the near future. This promise is found at Hosea 13:14. May the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Brenda Woodson Hermanson
December 26, 2017
Barbara,
Condolences and prayers to you and the family at your loss. I don't remember a time when you and he weren't a couple. May God grant you comfort.
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