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Sue Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON, Sue Ellen, age 41, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Clearwater died April 30, 2004 at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg. Born in Commack, N.Y., she moved here in 1993 from Northport, N.Y. She was the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Florida Aquarium. A member of the Sunset Point Baptist Church in Clearwater, Sue Ellen was also a member of the Toastmasters Club, Tampa; competed in horse shows; a board member of the Public Relations Society of America; member of the Marketing Committee for the American Zoo and Aquarium Association; and board member of the Hispanic Services Council, Tampa. She is survived by her parents, June and Donald Richardson of Clearwater; brother, David Richardson of Morrisville, Penn.; and sister Ruth Anne Iliff of Santa Monica, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Giddon's Bible and Florida Aquarium. Moss-Feaster FH.

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Published by TBO.com on May 3, 2004.

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Jeff Swanagan

May 30, 2004

Sue Ellen, hired three weeks after my arrival at the Florida Aquarium, was the best Marketing and PR manager I have ever worked with. More importantly, she was wonderfully fun and a dear friend!

Mike White

May 6, 2004

We have lost a terrific lady. May your joy, zest for life, and loving and warm personality rain down on all of us until we can be together again.

Tony Peters

May 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and the entire staff at The Florida Aquarium.

Brenda Geoghagan

May 5, 2004

It was great working with you on special projects. You'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Karen Scott

May 4, 2004

Sue Ellen was a dedicated, hard-working & enthusiastic woman who had an awesome zest for life. She was a pleasure to work with and will be terribly missed. Many thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all of our friends at FLAQ. It won't be the same without her...

Rita Coley

May 3, 2004

I will miss seeing your smile and hearing you laugh at work.

Sue Zealy

May 3, 2004

Time is too fleeting. She will be missed.

Deborah Schertz

May 3, 2004

Sue Ellen Richardson was a wonderful, warm and caring person and good friend. She was always upbeat and optimistic. She will be truly missed.

Melissa Peterson

May 3, 2004

I'll miss you, Pookie Girl 2. I know you're fine, because you were close to God when you passed, but we're sure hurting down here. Love & blessings, Melissa & Guy

suzy holley

May 3, 2004

I love you Sue Ellen. I will miss you so much my friend. Suzy

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