Richard H. Feaster

Richard H. Feaster obituary, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Richard H. Feaster

Richard Feaster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knott's Colonial Funeral Home - Hamilton on Dec. 26, 2025.
Obituary of Richard H. Feaster

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Richard H. "Rick" Feaster of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died Mon. Dec. 22, 2025, he had recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Born in Trenton, NJ, Rick lived in several Bucks County towns as well as King of Prussia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ before permanently moving to FL several years ago. He was the son of the late George W. and Anna L. (Gallagher) Feaster. Rick lived with and cared for his mother until her passing in 1994.

Rick's career was in sales for the Donaldson Company based in Minnesota. His second career was as a Sr. Petty Officer with the Navy Reserves. Rick had a keen knowledge of the stock market.

Rick is survived by Tom Mitchell and his wife Sylvia and their family. Per Tom "he was my best friend and a one-of-a-kind person to me." Tom and Rick were friends for more than 25 years and together they shared many adventures. Rick is also survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Dungan (Lewis W. Dungan Jr) of Quakertown PA, cousin John Gallagher of NYC, niece Connie Loughran (Jim) of New Hope PA, nephew Gary Dungan of SC, as well as grandnieces Stefanie Melo and Lindsey Minissale and grandnephew Kyle Farthing. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law George and Mary Dungan, brother Lewis W. Dungan Jr and sister and brother-in-law Edith Mae and Frederick W. Finck.

Arrangements are being handled by the Knott Colonial Funeral Home, Hamilton NJ and at the discretion of the family.

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