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Richard Carlson Obituary

Dr. Richard E. “Dick� “Doc� Carlson (Capt. USN, Ret.) passed quietly in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2019. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 21, 1938. He was the son of Monica and Edward Carlson and was predeceased by them and by his brother, Robert, and sister, Marilyn. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Susan Holland Carlson, his daughter, Corry Tortoriche, his son, Jeffrey, niece Theresa, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his step children, Christopher Holland, Stephanie Aragona, and Lindsey Ballard, her husband Stephen Ballard Jr, and 2 step grandchildren. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 28th at 2pm at The Church of the Holy Family 1279 N. Great Neck Rd, Va Beach, with a reception to follow at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.vacremationsociety.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 2019.

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Charles Deitschel

September 11, 2019

Dick and I were classmates in Medical School. He was quiet, very bright with a great sense of humor. We will miss both he and Susan at our Class reunion this coming Spring. He will be remembered. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the Family.

Julian Kiryluk

July 1, 2019

Dr Carlson gave me my flight physicals for the past 19 years. I always enjoyed talking to him and he took a genuine interest in his patients and their flying careers etc. I will greatly miss the 6 monthly visits with the Doc. My deepest condolences to his family.

July 1, 2019

My condolences to the family. It is never easy to lose a loved one in death, but know that God sees and feels your pain and he promises to comfort you. ( Isa 26:19)

Marguerite Aragona

June 27, 2019

Susan, Stephanie, Chris & Lindsey-know that my heart feels so deeply for you at this time of great loss. Richard was such a kind, sensitive, quiet & humorous gentleman. May his memories bring smiles & endearing warmth of love for all of your families.

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Marguerite

June 25, 2019

My deepest condolences to Dr Carlson's family. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many in area of life. He helped my late husband and was a friend to him. May God give all family members peace, ease their pain and feeling of loss and give them strength. God bless each of you. Janice Sklar

Larry Pennington

June 24, 2019

Thank you for all the times You helped me with my second class medical. You always encourage me to never let them do anything that wasn't correct. You are a true gentleman and a scholar and you will be missed

Frederick Dixon

June 23, 2019

RIP Doc. You were truly an Illustrious Brother and gentleman.

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