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Edward Richards Obituary

RICHARDS - Reverend Edward W. on Dec 19, 2010. Retired Pastor Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, So. Ozone Park, NY. Devoted son of the late Edward and Margaret (nee Acker). Loving brother of Alice Coyne (late Francis), Ann Marsac (Terrance), Catherine Sweitzer (James) and the late Reverend Raymond Richards. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends at the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Homes, 103-33 Lefferts Blvd, Richmond Hill, NY 11419, Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 PM. Vigil Mass Wednesday 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115-50 115 Street, So. Ozone Park. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:30 AM. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 21, 2010.

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Judy Abbatangelo-Wiilamsini

October 9, 2011

I didn't realize Fr. Richards passed away. I was walking by OLPH and thought of him...I heard through a friend he had passed and I felt so sad..I remember many happy memories with Fr. Richards and the family in years passed...God Bless you, Father Richards. You brought dignity, love and respect to your profession..I hadn't seen you in many years but you will truly be missed...

December 23, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joan Naegele-Shirk

December 21, 2010

After my father passed away you stepped up and helped my family adjust to our new reality. For this I will be eternally grateful. You were truly a servant of God and performed your duties with dignity and love. Rest in Peace, dear Fr. Richards. You will be missed.

Dawnmarie Dean

December 21, 2010

Fr. Richards,

You have touched many lives. Thank you! May you rest in Peace and God Bless you.

Dawnmarie Dean (OLPH 1975 to 1983)

susan Lenhart

December 21, 2010

Father Richards was a good man, may he rest in Peace.....Susan Lenhart OLPH graduate

December 21, 2010

May all be comforted that Jesus will have Fr. Richards Home for Christmas, where there is no more suffering for him to endure. We thank God for his life, his 50 years of priesthood and peaceful death. Our prayers are with his sister, family and friends. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Ed Richards Oh Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him and May He Rest in Peace.

Victoria Granados

December 21, 2010

Rest in peace Father Richards.

December 21, 2010

Father Richards was a great pastor. May he rest in peace.

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