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RICHARD KORAL Obituary
93, of New York City, died on October 22, 2017. Born May 15, 1924 to Alexander and Helen Koral, he married Frances Goldberg in 1947. They had two children, Harriet (Niels Vestergaard) and Josh (Marilyn Zoller), and four grandchildren, Alex, Eli, Jacob and Hannah. Richard was a courageous activist for human rights and a pioneer for clean energy. He was an editor at Industrial Press, then publisher of Building Systems Design. He later founded both the Apartment House Institute at New York Technical College and the Superintendent's Club of New York. Richard built a redwood log cabin in Kerhonkson, NY. He enjoyed listening to music, making puns, and a good cup of coffee with buttered rye bread. A loving man, the world and the people he touched are better because of Richard's selfless generosity.
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Susan Brockman
May 28, 2018
Fran and Dick Koral were a part of my life from my childhood; their love and kindness and brilliance and humor made the world a better place. There are really no words to express how much I admired and loved them, and how much they are a part of me as I go forward toward the rest of my own life. I miss them, and send my condolences to Josh and Harriet.
David Koral
November 8, 2017
It was always a pleasure to be in Richard's company. Such a generous, great spirit. I'll miss him, but will carry a sweet memory of him.
November 6, 2017
I Knew Richard well he was a great editor for JFSA news letter that he designed for the whole College too read.
RIP my good buddy
Albert Sherman
Jack Deacy
November 6, 2017
Nov. 6,2017
It was my great pleasure to have worked with Dick when we
tried to publish Brooklyn Magazine in the 1970's. What a fine
man, a real mensch. To Harriet and his children, my
condolences on his passing.
Susan Gordon
November 6, 2017
A true measure of any person is who they leave behind. In Dick's case he leaves a family of very special people. People who are caring loving and intelligent.
No one could wish for more.
It's a privilege to know them.
Love from downunder.
Susan and Doug Gordon
Love from downunder.
Barbara Raisner
November 5, 2017
Our Richie was a sweet, smart guy with a very Koral-ish sense of humor. Rest in peace, cuz.
Milt & Patty O'Bryon
November 5, 2017
Our condolences Harriet. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chickie Smythe
November 5, 2017
He was the oldest Koral male cousin, of us 9 lucky Koral first cousins. He was a leader, a courageous person, a loving, interesting, smart and caring person. Rest in peace, beloved cousin.
November 5, 2017
Glad to have known this fine man. He will not be asked for his papers at Heaven's gate. God bless you all.
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