1927
2011
Richard is the loving husband of Eileen and the dear father of Barb (Pete) Nagarah, Kathy (Rick) Glapa, Carol (Greg) Truesdell and Sandy (the late Darin) Lilly. He is the grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 2. Richard was preceded in death by his 7 brothers and sisters.
Richard proudly served in the Coast Guard during WWII and retired as an Assistant Battalion Chief from the Livonia Fire Department after 30 years of service.
Friends may visit Richard's family on Tuesday August 9, 2011 from 4-9 pm and Wednesday August 10, 2011 from 2-9 pm with a Rosary service at 7 pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152. The funeral home is located on the north side of Six Mile, east of I-275 and Newburgh Road.
Funeral services for Richard will be Thursday August 11, 2011. He will lie instate at 9:30 am until his funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48152. The church is located on the east side of Newburgh just north of W. Six Mile.
Richard will be laid to rest at Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan.
Memorials may be made to ALS of Michigan or Angela Hospice in his honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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August 9, 2011
tony & gail chartrand
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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