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Richard Mark "Richie" HARNISCH

Richard HARNISCH Obituary

HARNISCH - Richard " Richie "Mark of Huntington, on May 5, 2012. Beloved Husband of Maryellen, Loving and Cherished Son of Carol and Richard, and Loving Brother of Laurie and Susan Fortounas (Steven). Richie, you will be missed and in our hearts forever. We love you. Funeral was Private.

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Published by Newsday on May 20, 2012.

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Terry Ludovico

May 14, 2025

My sweet friend, you´re always in my heat! Rest peacefully

Terry Ludovico

May 14, 2024

My sweet friend, love you and miss you always, rest peacefully

Terry Ludovico

May 14, 2023

My sweetest friend, gone too soon. Love you and miss you

Terry

April 2, 2023

Just hello my friend, thank you for visiting me in my dreams. Love you

Terry Ludovico

November 26, 2022

My sweet friend, thankful for the memories

Laurie A. Harnisch

June 19, 2022

Thank you for all the beautiful signs! Saw the first Firefly today! Love and miss you with All my Heart. Your Loving Family oxoxxoxoox

Terry Ludovico

April 18, 2022

Always in my heart, think about you often. And of course, thank you for all the chocolate bunnies!

The Harnisch Family

April 17, 2022

Happy Easter in Heaven! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I talk to you too, to drive you nuts, as usual. Thank you for your spiritual guidance. I know you are always watching over us. God Bless us All. We love and miss you tremendously.

Laurie A Harnisch

November 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven Our Dear Richies! Making deviled eggs, not as good as you. Always enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at your place...so much fun and an adventure of when we were going to eat. lol....Wishing you were with us. It is not the same without you. We love you and miss you so much. Your Loving Family

Laurie A Harnisch

October 27, 2021

Laurie A Harnisch

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Laurie A Harnisch

October 27, 2021

Happy 60TH Birthday in Heaven Richie! You are missed tremendously and will always be a part of Our SOULS. You left this world too soon. Thank you for being our ANGEL and watching over us. One friendly reminder on your special day, remember I used to borrow (without you knowing) your white Levis!!??? When you put them on after I wore them, you said to me, YOU wore my white Levis!! The waist is stretched out from your hips :) You finally told me to keep them.. Wish they would have still fit now. LOL... WE Love YOU! I know you are All Jammin for your DAY! Your Loving Family

Laurie Harnisch

May 4, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

May 4, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

May 4, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

May 4, 2021

Our Dear Richie It has been 9 years since you walked up the Stairway to Heaven +. You will NEVER leave our Hearts and Souls. Thank you for being a shining star above us and giving us strength through these challenging times. We know you are "ALL" with us! We miss you tremendously and will Love you Forever!!
Your Loving Family

Terry Ludovico

April 3, 2021

Always think of you on the holidays, and everyday. Thank you for all the chocolate bunnies. Love you and miss you

Laurie Harnisch

April 2, 2021

Happy Easter in Heaven. + God Bless All Our Souls and Peace on Earth. You are missed so very much! Think often about all the wonderful moments we had together. DDD. I thank you for watching over us and giving us strength to focus through our challenging times. You will be in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten! As you see the palms + , our moment together + We know you walked up the stairway to Heaven and are there with all the others, shining stars bright above us. Hugs and kisses to you all. We know your at peace, had a outside mass for you in front of the waterfall. The Father loved the rubber duckie. Had to play back one joke on you, April fools day.... We love you. Miss you tremendously. xoxoxoxoxxoxoxo

Laurie Harnisch

January 1, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

January 1, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

January 1, 2021

Laurie Harnisch

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year in Heaven Our Dear Souls. Have peace on Earth and Health to All. Your Loving Family. xoxo

Laurie Harnisch

December 25, 2020

Laurie Harnisch

December 25, 2020

Laurie Harnisch

December 25, 2020

Laurie Harnisch

December 25, 2020

Our Dear Richie's up in Heaven. Merry Christmas to All our loved ones and Happy Birthday to Mom and Jesus. St. Hughs of Lincoln had the intention for you today. Always thinking of You!! Mom always talks about that Birthday Christmas cake you made her!! You were always so creative and you cook good too!!! Thank you my Guardian Angel. I will tell Mom Happy Birthday!! Love and miss you so much. Your Loving Family PS: Play some tunes with Marty, maybe a birthday song!! xoxoxox

Terry Ludovico

December 16, 2020

It´s rare that some enters your life that touches your heart and soul so deeply. You were like a brother to me and a best friend. Wishing you a merry heavenly Christmas! I have many Christmas memories of you spending Christmas Eve with us on lodge avenue. I loved watching thunderstorms with you on the front porch, the list goes on, I miss you my friend, rest in peace

Laurie Harnisch

November 26, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving Richie! Your favorite holiday...You knew how to do it BEST! Still can not make the deviled eggs better than you. We are Blessed and Grateful for all the cherished memories we made together as a Family and as My BIG Brother. You will always be my Angel. Thank you for watching over us and sending all the beautiful signs, I see them!!! Keep them coming! Hugs to All in Heaven and Peace on Earth. We Love and Miss You, Your Loving Family

Terry ludovico

October 28, 2020

Happy heavenly birthday my sweet friend. Love you and miss you always

Laurie Harnisch

October 27, 2020

Happy Birthday in Heaven Our Dear Son and Brother Richie...Thank you for being our guiding light and Our Angel. We know you are always in the wings., and will never be forgotten. Thank you for always being there, especially after my first car accident! You are the Best Big Brother! I hung up your unicycle, you were always so talented . We love and Miss YOU Tremendously!!!! Hugs to you and ALL in Heaven. God Bless.
Your Loving Family xoxo

Terry Ludovico

May 6, 2020

Love you and miss you always my friend

Harnisch

May 5, 2020

Hi Richie.... Its been Eight years in Heaven! And its never got easier... You were the Best Big Brother ever.... I Thank You for always taking me under you wing and keeping me moving forward... Guiding me through all those tough decisions and keeping me focused. We love You tremendously and thank you for always being there. Please remember we are your Family and you will NEVER be forgotten. You have a lot of Admirer's... We Love You Richie... WE Know your Jammin with Marty....keep it going! Love to All of You,,
Your Loving Family xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo

Terry Ludovico

January 2, 2020

Happy new year my friend- love and miss you

Saint Patrick's Cathedral-NYC

Harnisch

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year Richie. Peace and happiness to the Heavens above. God bless Us All. We Love and miss you! Your Loving Family

Harnisch

December 25, 2019

Our Dear Richie, Wishing you a Merry Christmas in Heaven. Happy Birthday to Mama! Remember the Oheka Castle??? Sleigh riding down that hill!! Took Mom their for her Birthday.. You would have loved it....Great New York strip. Our friend made homemade sausage bread for our Christmas tradition. Thank You for all my great childhood memories, You were the best big Brother anyone could have! My favorite Brother!!! We love you...and you are missed! God Bless Us All..
Your Loving Family

Terry Ludovico

November 30, 2019

Miss you and love you my friend. Happy heavenly holidays. Xoxo

Praying Mantis...

Harnisch

November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving Richie, your favorite Holiday!! Miss you making the Thanksgiving dinner!!! Your picture was on the table with us. We are Blessed and grateful of our lives and wishing you were here with us. We love you, Your Loving Family xoxoxo

Happy Halloween .... Miss You!!!!

Harnisch

October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween My One and Only Favorite Brother Richie.... Thank you for all your Magic! Love and Miss you! Your Kid Sister... Laurie Lootz xo

Terry Ludovico

October 28, 2019

Love you and miss you my friend.happy heavenly birthday. Xoxo

Happy Birthday Richie---43 years young.

Harnisch

October 27, 2019

Happy Birthday Our Dear Richie! WE love and miss you so much! xo

You Looking at me???!

Harnisch

October 27, 2019

Happy Birthday in Heaven My Dear Brother Richie! You are missed tremendously. I know you are giving me signs to keep me focused and moving forward. I appreciate all your strength and guidance! I know you are always with me. We think of you every day! and you will always be in our Hearts ans Souls Forever. You are our Angel. We Love You Richie. Your Loving Family xo

June 29, 2019

Dear Rich,

I just found this memorial. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the good times we had. Rest in Peace. Love ya Debbie, Jerry,and Kevin

Terry Ludovico

May 6, 2019

Rest in peace my friend. I think of you often. Forever in my heart

Harnisch

May 5, 2019

Our Dear Richie, It has been a long seven years without you. Thank you for being the BEST Brother in the world. I still have that great denim jacket you gave me, however it does not fit. Like your jeans, remember I used to take them from your room and wear them and stretch them out. Especially the white levis! I pray every day and wishing you were here. But I know you are looking over us. We love you Richie. Your Loving Family

Terry Ludovico

April 22, 2019

You will always be in my special memories of Easter. Happy Easter in heaven my friend

Richie and Dad. Here's LOOKING at you Kid!

Harnisch

April 20, 2019

My Dear Brother Richie, I can't tell you enough how much you are missed! You will always hold a special place in my heart forever! I am Blessed for all the beautiful fun memories we had together, and I thank you for all your "Big Brother" guidance! Maybe that's why I was in trouble all the time :) Happy Easter in Heaven. WE Love You dearly. God Bless us All. Your Loving Family and offcourse your kid sister...Are you looking at ME!! xoxoxoxox

Harnisch

January 1, 2019

Happy New Year Richie. Prayers, Health, Hugs, Love and Peace to ALL. Miss you very much! Your Loving Family and Fuzz Buckets. xo

Christmas and Birthday Blessing s,,,xo

Harnisch

December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas Richie..Are you hiding the ashtray we got from the auction at So-Hi campground??? You know it was a passed around as a potluck present for Christmas, and it disappeared!!! LOL... Miss and love you Tremendously...Thank you for the sign and Birthday wishes to Mom. God Bless All of Us. Wish you were here...Your Loving Family xo

Happy Thanksgiving Richie !

Laurie Harnisch

November 23, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving to My Favorite Brother in Heaven! Made awesome deviled eggs thanks to you. I know this is your favorite Holiday. We had your picture with us at the dinner table. Many Blessings and are grateful for all our cherished memories. You are missed dearly. We love you Richie. Your Loving Family xo

Max on Halloween...

Harnisch

October 31, 2018

HAPPY HALLOWEEN RICHIE....LOVE YOU ALWAYS...

Richie blowing kisses...xxxxxx

Harnisch

October 27, 2018

Happy Birthday in Heaven Our Dear Richie. You are missed today as much as when you walked up the Stairway to Heaven. You are Our ANGEL in the sky watching over all of us and YOU will never be forgotten! We Love YOU, Your Loving Family

Mom, Dad & watchdoggie Shirley!

Harnisch

September 2, 2018

Happy Labor Day Richie... What great memories we had on this weekend. You always new how to throw a party...You made the best seafood dishes!! Always thinking of you and know that you are always with me. Sometimes I do not even know how i do such tasks with Mom and Dad, its because you are watching over us. Thank You My Dear Brother. Your twinkle toes is taking the chill pill..LOL..You always told me that, still working on it!! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you every day. We love you Richie and you are missed very much...Kisses to the Fuzz Buckets up at the Rainbow Bridge! ..Your Loving Family

Mom Loves you in this suit !!

Harnisch

May 5, 2018

Our Dear Richie, Six long years passed...You are missed as much as the day you walked up the Stairway To Heaven. You will always hold a special place in Our Hearts Forever. Making deviled eggs in your memory today....(Yes I will make them like you told me: ) Rest In Peace My Dear Brother. We Love you, Your Loving Family

Terry Ludovico

April 3, 2018

Rest in peace my friend

Terry Ludovico gebhard

April 3, 2018

Happy Easter in heaven. Thank you for all the chocolate bunnies!

Harnisch

April 1, 2018

Happy Easter Richie... We missed you and your deviled egg making!!!! You are always in Our thoughts and Prayers. So Blessed that you were in our lives. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We love you,
Your Loving Family xoxoxox

Richie made this ornament when he was "7"!!

Harnisch

December 25, 2017

Our Dear Richie,, We Miss You more each day! You are always in our Hearts and Souls!!! We Thank You for always being a shining Star over us and keeping us strong! We are truly Blessed to have shared beautiful memories with YOU! The memories will live on FOREVER!! You will never be forgotten! Merry Christmas to You and All the other Angels... PEACE..
Your Loving Family

Forever In Our Hearts

Harnisch

November 24, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving Our Dear Richie... We miss you so very much. We also miss the wonderful Thanksgiving dinners you made for us. The deviled eggs were made to your liking. We are so blessed that we are family and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for always looking out..We love you, Your Loving Family

Terry Ludovico

October 28, 2017

Happy birthday in heaven sweet Richie. I think of you often . You are greatly missed!

Harnisch

October 27, 2017

Our hearts still ache that you are gone. You will never be forgotten. You are our shining star looking upon us. Happy Halloween Richie. We miss you. Happy Birthday in Heaven.
Your loving Family

Harnisch

May 5, 2017

Our Dear Richie, It's been five years since you walked up the Stairway to Heaven. You are missed tremendously! You touched our lives in so many ways and we will cherish all of those beautiful memories that we made close to our hearts and souls. We love you always, Forever in Our Hearts. Your Loving Family. XOXOXO

Rainbow Baptist Church

Maryellen

May 5, 2017

Remembering Richie today and lifting his Family in Prayer

Mama

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Sleeping Mason and her Dolphin

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Tiger

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Mason

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

sunset & Italina ston pine

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Dancing Dixie

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Oreo

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Stairway to Heaven

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Sunset

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

full moon

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

Mason in the snow

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

and now

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

then

Maryellen

May 4, 2017

then

maryellen

May 4, 2017

your memorial tree........ then and now to follow

Mason

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

Dixie

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

Sunrise

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

Oreo

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

Mason & Tiger

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

growing the last five

Maryellen

May 3, 2017

Richie and Max

Harnisch

April 16, 2017

Hello Our Dear Richie and Happy Easter!!!We miss you Dearly. Days and years go by, but there is not one day you are not thought of. Thank you for the strength and all the signs of encouragement. We did not make deviled eggs this year, however I always enjoyed your cooking phone call each Easter! We love and pray for you each day.
We love you, Your loving Family xoxoxo

Happy New Years My Dear Brother..

Harnisch

December 31, 2016

Happy New Year's Richie...Let this year bring health and happiness to all. Wishing love to you and all the others in Heaven. Miss and Love you!
Your Loving Family xo

Richie and Mom...

Harnisch

November 24, 2016

Richie's favorite Holiday...Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! Hope your looking at us!!! Made the deviled eggs just the way you like them, thanks for all the great tips.. We are Blessed to have been together and Thankful for all our memories. Thanks for always being there and looking down upon us... We love and miss you tremendously...
Your Loving Family xoxooxoxxo

Our First Fire......

October 31, 2016

Happy Halloween Richie....I love you my Big Brother... You are our wish upon us! Thank you for always being there... xoxo
Your Kid Sister...Twinkle toes.. xoxo

Harnisch

October 27, 2016

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHIE...
WE LOVE YOU!
YOUR LOVING FAMILY xoxo

So very Handsome...

Harnisch

October 27, 2016

Happy 55th Birthday in Heaven our Dear Richie...You are the brightest star watching over us. You are missed more and more each day. We were bringing back wonderful memories of you. One memory was when you used to ride up to 7-11 on your unicycle.. I don't know how you did it, riding the unicycle and carrying grocery bags. You were very talented! Hope you are all together with the fuzz buckets celebrating your Birthday.
We love you, Your loving Family oxoxox

Terry Ludovico

March 29, 2016

Thank you Richie for all my chocolate bunnies!!! Happy Easter

Remembering how much you loved the water :)

Harnisch

March 27, 2016

Happy Easter Richie...I love you, Your kid sister.... xooxoxoxo

Sunset in Port Jefferson Harbor..

Harnisch

March 27, 2016

Happy Easter to my favorite only Brother Richie....Wishing you hugs and kisses and knowing you are looking down upon us...You are the brighest star in the sky...and are missed so very much. Thank you for always being there. I missed out on making deviled eggs this year...however, I will never forget that you always used to tell me how to make them : ) Forever in our souls.. Your Loving Family xoxo

Over looking the Harbor..

Laurie Harnisch

January 2, 2016

A New Year Without our Dear Richie...Wishing you were here. Kisses to all the fuzz buckets. You will always be in our thoughts, I miss talking to you. But I know your shining star looking over us. Love You, Laurie oxoxoxoxoxoxox

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