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Richard Laughlin Obituary
Bonita Springs, FL
Richard F. Laughlin, age 69, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015.
Richard was born on May 14, 1946 in Newburgh, NY. He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and received his Bachelor's from NEW YORK REGENTS, and Master's Degrees from Norfolk State University.
When Richard was 17, against his mother's wishes, he joined the United States Navy. Despite his mother's initial concerns, Richard spent 30 successful years as a Navy man and eventually retired attaining the rank of Lt. Commander. He never really left the Navy though and continued his lifetime service as a Government Contractor. Richard loved the ocean and even after retirement from the Navy, spent his free time cruising around the world with his wife Linda. He was always actively involved in his community, coaching basketball for his daughters, volunteering with the juvenile court, and serving in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 96. Richard was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather. His happiest times were those spent with his grandchildren. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Laughlin and Frances Schufa Laughlin.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; two children, Angela and Kristy and their husbands Trey Brown, and Jason Dixon respectively; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kayla, Oliver and Declan; a sister, Kathy Laughlin; a brother Lance Laughlin; and many more relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on Friday, October 2, 2015 at Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trial South, Bonita Springs, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs, FL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life - Bonita Springs/Estero.
Online condolences may be made at www.shikanyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Laughlin
Pat Connors
October 5, 2015
Rich will be missed by many in the Navy. I served with him at Clifton, NJ in the 70s. He was a good friend and I will miss him.
October 3, 2015
To Linda and family, I hold you in my prayers, for God's peace in this difficult time.
Linda York
Daniel Boudreau
October 2, 2015
Lance, I have very fond memories of your brother while we were both at St. Mary's. I often wondered where life's journey had taken Richie. It is comforting to know that he lived such a rewarding life.
Jerry and Judy Heeringa
October 2, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Linda and family. We will miss him at tennis which is where we took lessons together. We send our love to Linda. God bless.
Denis Novak
September 30, 2015
I was stationed with Richie in the mid 70's
at Clifton NJ. He will be missed by his many friends.
Karen Hallinan
September 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Kathy Markiewicz
September 30, 2015
Karen and I feel honored to have known Rich. We felt he
was one of the good ones and that he truly cared about making our lives and those around him better. We will miss him and wish Linda and family the best during this difficult time.
Kathy and Karen
Joann Fayo-Perry
September 30, 2015
Sincere condolences to family and friends....was saddened to hear this...prayers and love to all...sincerely Stephen and Joann M Fayo-Perry family....
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134
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