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Robert Richman Obituary

1957 - 2021
The poet and editor Robert S. Richman died aged 63 on May 2nd. Richman published several volumes of his own poetry, including Voice on the Wind (1997), and edited the anthology "The Direction of Poetry" (1988). His poems have appeared in several literary magazines, including the Paris Review, and he was formerly the poetry editor for The New Criterion. Born in Paterson, NJ, Richman was a graduate of Columbia University. He is survived by his brother, three loving daughters, and one grandson.

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Published by New York Times from May 3 to May 4, 2021.

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Robert McDowell

April 27, 2025

Always a happy memory-remembering you, Robert.

Robert McDowell

April 27, 2024

Blessings to you in the world next to this one.

Robert McDowell

September 19, 2022

Robert, your are much missed.

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