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Richard Shadwick

Richard Shadwick

Richard Shadwick Obituary

Richard "Big Dick" Shadwick, 78, of Ft. Pierce, went to the big casino on Oct. 2,2013, peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. Born in New York City, he was a veteran, a member of the International Longshoremen's Association in NY & Miami and was an avid Omaha Hi-Lo poker player. Richard is survived by his wife Dorothy of 55 years, his two sons Richard and his wife Cleonice, Robert and his wife Teresa and his two grandchildren Ashlee & Joey. He was a kind and very generous man and will be truly missed. A service will be held at a later date in New York. R.I.P DAD

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Ashlee & Joey Shadwick

October 6, 2013

We love you Grandpa! You will live in our hearts forever. You will be missed.
Love, Ashlee , Joey, Blue & Rocky

October 6, 2013

You will live in our hearts forever, we love and miss you.
Love, Robert, Teresa, Ashlee & Joey

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