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Richard Emhardt Obituary
Richard W. Emhardt, a retired truck driver for Exxon Mobile Corp. in Mt. Vernon, NY and a 12-year resident of the area, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at Montgomery Nursing Home. He was 81.
The son of the late Michael Emhardt and Margaret Rosenthal Emhardt, he was born on May 25, 1927 in the Bronx.
A World War II Veteran, Richard served his county during that time in the United States Navy. Richard was a member of the Town of Mamakating Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his loving son, Richard J. Emhardt and his wife, Stacey of Congers, NY; loving daughters, Patricia Nicolo and her husband, Vincent of Pine Bush and Debbie Lapinski and her husband, Walter of Pine Bush; loving grandchildren: Craig Emhardt and his wife, Emily, Megan Emhardt, Vincent, Donald and Christie Nicolo, and Marc and Nicole. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor T. Emhardt; his brothers, John, Adam, and Michael and his sister, Anna.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 19, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Infant Saviour, Rte 302 in Pine Bush, with Fr. Kevin Gallagher officiating. Burial will take place in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Putnam Valley, NY.
Arrangements entrusted to Richard A. Lalli, Director of the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Bush, NY; www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com.
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January 13, 2009
Richie, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Much love, Marianne & Whitey
John and Lynn O'Donnell
December 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Susan Spinato
December 18, 2008
Debbie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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