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Richard Reardon Obituary

Richard Neil Reardon

January 12, 1937 - September 4, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, Burlingame, CA, the heavens finally opened up and peace befell on Rich, "Richie," Reardon, cherished 35-plus-year companion of Dawn Sue Stefko, brother-in-law in heart of Franklin Earl Stefko, uncle-in-heart of George Ryan Stefko, son of Neil and Ethel Reardon, brother of Jean and Sister Mary Gabriel (Barbara) Reardon, cousin, unforgotten friend of many and master of Billie Jean, the dog.

Born January 12, 1937 in San Francisco, CA, the City boy's playground consisted of the Avenues, the beach, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (graduate 1954), United States Navy (1954-1957), United States Marine Corps (1957-1962), Pacific Telephone Company, trucking and any golf course he could step foot on from age eight, including long-time membership at Crystal Springs Golf Club.

Fore to heaven, for he will be able to play that great game he so loved again, practice on the range to his heart's delight, putt lights out on the putting green as he so desired, and have the greatest new playground going forward anyone could so choose.
May you have many more deserving holes-in-one, my friend. You are, and will continue to be, so missed... I love you.
Friends are asked to pick up the phone for the sole and only purpose to tell someone you love them. Love to all!
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 18, 2018, 11:00 o'clock a.m., Crystal Springs Golf Course, 6650 Golf Course Drive, Burlingame, CA, at the Ceremonial Site on the hill.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2018.

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Kathleen Nibouar

September 8, 2022

Missing both you and Dawn every day...love you both!

Kathy Nibouar

September 25, 2018

Missing you so much Rich. I hope you are no longer in pain and able to play your favorite game. I was so fortunate to have you in my life and to know you for so many years. I think back on many moments we have laughed and talked and I will never forget you. Till we meet again.....

Tony Scafine

September 18, 2018

It has been a long friendship in our lives. You were in our wedding in 1959. Lost some time in between but
Had a few lunches with old friend and caught up a little. You will be missed but we know your heading
For the Golf Course in the sky. Rest In Peace my
Friend. We send our love
Tony and Barbara Scafine

September 18, 2018

It is with a heavy heart Barbara and Tony have some wonderful memories. Of Rich. Richard was my best man at our wedding in
1959. He has come to some lunches with old friends and we did get to
Catch up.
We are so sorry to miss his celebration of life,but we will be visiting
Our daughter in New Mexico.
The Golf Courses will miss him ,but he will find one in heaven.
Fondly,
Tony and Barbara Scafine

Wendy woodard

September 16, 2018

What a handsome and sweet man. I don't know anyone with the ability to locate lost golf balls or be so happy with the days take like Rich did. He taught me a lot about the finesse of the game. A truly class act. I will miss you Richie.

September 15, 2018

Boy Do I miss you. Herb Especially hunting for golf balls on the back nine on Tuesdays and Thursdays and playing The eighteenth hole for coffee with the stroke you gave me.

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