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Richard Coombs Obituary

RICHARD J. COOMBS Richard J. Coombs ( Dick ) passed away December 17th in Eustis Florida after a brief illness. Formerly of Stamford , Dick was born 1/13/1930 in Wimbledon England . Dick was predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters and is survived by his current wife Joy, daughters & son-in laws Angela Bollettieri of Stamford (Ken) and Jennifer Richard of Norwalk (Eric) and also his former wife Pat. In England Dick was a member of the Royal Military Police. Dick and Pat met while performing for the Wimbledon Opera Society then left England in 1957 bound for the United States and a new job in the Reinsurance industry. After many years working for others Dick founded GREMCO, a reinsurance broker, Dick was very well respected in this industry. Dick was also a very avid golfer and a former member of Innis Arden Golf club. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Advocate on Jan. 8, 2012.

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Karl Vasone

January 10, 2012

Jenny & Angela, My deepest sympathy and my heartfelt thoughts during your mourning. As you know my ability to relate to you recently losing my Dad too. To your whole family may I convey my condolences while assuring all that your Dad is now in Heaven and will always be a part of your lives & those memories will continue to keep his spirit alive & well in your hearts and minds. God bless the Angels in Heaven and God bless us all.

January 10, 2012

I'm sorry I never got to meet your dad, he sounds like he was quite a guy. I'm also very sorry for your loss, I know what it's like to lose someone very close to you. Lots of love to you and your family!

Lavinia Pelliccione

January 10, 2012

I'll always have fond memories of your dad. He was the charming English gentleman, always. Never knew what to expect with that dead-pan humor of his, but the gleam in his eye was a sure signal that he was having some fun on my behalf - that and calling me 'Titch'. You're all in our thoughts and prayers - it's so very hard to lose someone so dear. All our love, Frank and Lavinia

Patrick Owens

January 10, 2012

Our thoughts are with you all. Even though I was so young, I have very fond memories of Dick and the time our families spent together years ago.
Patrick Owens

Betsy McGowan

January 9, 2012

Jenny, Angela and Pat, I remember all of you so fondly and Dick was such a fine gentleman. He and my dad had many good times I know. May his soul rest in peace and likely he and my dad are playing a few rounds together. Love, Betsy

Thomas Yaggi

January 9, 2012

To Jennie,Angela and your Whole family,,My Condolences to you and your family Be assured he is in the Company of Long lost Angels and is now also one of the many Angels you have to gaurd over you,,RIP Mr. Coombs,,,Hugs to you all!!!Tommy Yaggi

Ernest Whitehad CPCU, ARe

January 9, 2012

The Insurance Industry has lost a great Leader.

Debbie and Chris D'Elia

January 9, 2012

Angela and Jenny,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and the rest of your Family are in our prayers.
Debbie and Chris D'Elia

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