Richard P. Witman

Richard P. Witman obituary, Londonderry, NH

Richard P. Witman

Richard Witman Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 8, 2025.
Richard P. Witman, 92, of Derry, NH, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in his home. He was born on December 3, 1932 in Reading, PA, a son of George and Mary (Witman) Karwoski.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict, and moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he met his first wife. He attended Case Western Reserve University there before relocating to Massachusetts upon graduation. He was employed by GTE Sylvania and then Raytheon until he retired. He also was a graduate of Babson College where he earned his MBA. He lived to travel and went on many adventures with his family over the years.
He is survived by his daughter, Robin Russell; grandson, Richard Russell; granddaughter, Kelley Moccia; four great-grandchildren, Christian Tormos, Jayden Tierno, Riley Russell, and Landon Moccia, as well as several extended family members and friends.
Following cremation, there are no services at this time.
Peabody Funeral Homes
Londonderry and
Derry, NH 03038 603-432-2801

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