Richard W Owens

Richard W. Owens, 101 years of age, and a longtime resident of Rye before moving to Vero Beach, FL, died peacefully on January 13 at the Sonata Assisted Living Facility in Vero Beach. Known as Dick, he was born in The Bronx, NY, and attended Vander Charles High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was one of the few remaining WWII veterans. He attended NYU on the GI Bill of Rights, earning a bachelor's degree in business management. He worked many years in the importing business before starting his own import company with his wife, June, and before retiring to Vero Beach. Dick was an avid sailor, and he and his wife, June, took many sailing trips on Long Island Sound. He is survived by his loving wife, June; June's son Wayne (Dorothy) Mahoney; daughters Linda (Owens) Clark and Madeleine (Roger) Weinreich; son Richard (Jane) Owens, as well as loving nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn Ford Owens; twin sister Beverly Owens Moran; older sister Ellen Owens Fitzgerald; daughters Constance (Richard) Mavrogeanes, and Evelyn T. Owens. Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcreamationservice.com