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Hyde Park - Richard J. May, 82, a longtime Hyde Park resident, died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Quaker Hill Manor in Hyde Park.
Born November 17, 1933 in Corona (Queens), NY, he was the son of the late Richard and Josephine Spinka May. He was a graduate of New York University.
Richard worked for 30 years in the insurance industry as a Commercial Safety and Liability Inspector. He was employed by the CNA Insurance Company (which is based in Chicago, IL), and he also did freelance work for other insurance companies.
He proudly served in the United States Navy from September 1952 to August of 1956. Richard was awarded the National Defense Service Ribbon. As a veteran, he was a member of numerous associations and organizations, including: the Korean War Veterans Association, the USS Forrestal CVA/CV/AVT-49 Association, and the Rhinebeck American Legion Post.
Richard enjoyed working around his home and on his property.
On April 28, 1962, Richard married Louise G. Muhlbach May in Bayside (Queens), NY. Mrs. May currently resides at their home in Hyde Park.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his brothers-in-law, George Pecina and Edwin Peterson; one nephew, James Pecina; and five nieces, Janet Bagnell, Joanne Steinruck, Karen Livingston, Susan Flack, and Joyce Mehr.
Richard was predeceased by two sisters, Louise Pecina and Elsie Peterson.
Calling hours will be on Monday, August 1st from 10 to 11am at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 11am with Rev. Kregg Gabor officiating.
Burial will be in the family plot at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens (Queens), NY.
For those who wish, Richard's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the DCSPCA, 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.dcspca.org).
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit the website: www.sweets funeralhome.com.
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