Richard Townsend

Richard Townsend obituary, Butler, NJ

Richard Townsend

Richard Townsend Obituary

Visit the The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc. - Butler website to view the full obituary.
Richard Townsend, 71, of Wanaque, NJ, formerly of Bloomingdale, NJ, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Donald and Beatrice Mae (Marion) Townsend.
Richard earned a B.A. from William Paterson University in 1975, he was a math professor at Passaic County Community College from 1974-2007, he was also a management consultant and small business owner from 1975-1997. Richard was elected Vice President of the Passaic County Historical Society and Vice President elect of Lamberts Castle Historical Society. Richard loved the Lord, and was a member of the Chapel in Lincoln Park, NJ, he also enjoyed traveling.
Richard is survived by his loving brother Ronald Townsend of Lewes, Delaware as well as many family members and friends.
At the families request all services are Private.
Please consider donating in memory of Richard, to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or online at https://www.heart.org
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The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc. - Butler

86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ 07405

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