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Richard Lussier Obituary
Jacksonville, FL. - Richard Earl Lussier, 72, passed away at home on Sept. 20, 2019. He was born April 10, 1947 in Putnam to parents Joseph Ovide Emile Lussier and Helen May Dinsdale. He was a 1966 graduate of Putnam High School, where he was co-captain of the Clippers football and track teams. The U.S. Navy veteran served three Vietnam combat tours between 1966-69 on the USS Kitty Hawk. His 35-year, award-winning, culinary career included a prolific stint as executive chef at the downtown Sheraton Hartford Hotel.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Nora Elena (Geissler) Lussier of Jacksonville, Fla.; son Mark Kenneth Lussier, his wife Wendy and their sons Jacob Joseph and Alexander Mitchell, from Naperville, Ill.; daughter Christina Elena (Lussier) Burke of Middleburg, Fla., and her sons Michael Scott Jr. of Riverdale, N.J., and Travis Richard of Middleburg, Fla. Richard also leaves his beloved nephew and nieces and their families: Robert E. Glenn III of Shepherdstown, W.V.; Mary E. Glenn of New Rochelle, N.Y.; Jane E. Glenn of Pomfret, Conn.
The Lussier family encourages donations be made in his name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA.org).
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Bill Knopp
February 8, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing . We worked together at the Sheraton Hartford & I played on the softball team he managed
We had so much fun in 1977-80 & will always remember him fondly. I wish I had reconnected with him years ago. God bless you old friend & RIP !
October 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Nora.
You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Raymond LaBelle.
Allen Millette
October 2, 2019
When I visited Putnam and go by Richard old home, down the hill from Putnam High. I wondered what had become of him and Nora, who I graduated with. They did well. I feel bad he gone and I won't have to wonder anymore.
Al Millette
Level III Nuclear Examiner
Jane Glenn
October 1, 2019
I am so grateful for a lifetime of loving memories spent with my charismatic and talented Uncle Richard. His humor and love of life shines eternally in the hearts of his loving family. To my beautiful Aunt Kee, my cousins Mark and Christina we love you and will be together soon.
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