Richard Bird

1938 - 2014

Richard Bird obituary, 1938-2014, New York, NY

BORN

1938

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Andrett Funeral Home

199 Bleecker Street

New York City, New York

Richard Bird Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2014.

Richard M. Bird passed away on July 16, 2014 at the age of 76.
Survived by his loving wife Rita McGonagle. Devoted father to Richard J. Bird and Linda A. Beauchesne,
and survived by their mother Joy Ann Bird. Cherished Brother to Carolyn Blanchard, Barbara Blanchard and the late Bonnie Clark.
Also survived by 7 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, beloved nieces and nephews and their families, and
cherished In-Laws John Clark, Sr. and Bill and Betty Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Visiting Nurse Service of New York is suggested:
https://ssl.charityweb.net/vnsny/

Arrangements under the direction of Andrett Funeral Home, New York, NY.

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June 28, 2015

Rita

Just found out about Dick's passing. We remember him well from the "old days' at Skaffles restaurant in Brooklyn in the 1980's. I played golf with Dick, his friends from his advertising agency and the guys from Skaffles one summer. Also remember giving Dick a hard time about the new Mercedes he had just bought-----and double parked right in front of Skaffles! Dick was one of the great characters----always enjoyed being with him.

We wish you the best.

Mike and Liz Murdoch
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March 24, 2015

Dear Rita,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Dick as a great, fun loving person.

Sincerely,
Cheryl and Anthony
Gramercy Printing LLC

September 16, 2014

Dear Rita,

We are so sorry.

Sincerely, Gil and Eva

September 16, 2014

Rita McGonagle Bird

Two months ago today, and the shock remains. I am forever grateful for my years with this zany, creative, brash, hilarious, generous, sensitive, practical, full of the love of life and love of those around him, one in a billion man. He brought all of these qualities to my life, and I am proud to have been his wife.

August 7, 2014

Linda

He was
......an incredible friend
.......an awesome and loving Uncle
.......a fun and loving Grandpa
.......a devoted Husband
.......and best of all my Dad who will be so unbelievably missed
No days, months, and years will ever be the same.
Not only did he pass on July 16th but a huge part of my heart did as well
I love you Daddy

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