Clifford Richards' Obituary
Clifford Edwin Richards, Jr. 71, of Ft. Myers, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Born in Peekskill, NY, Clifford honorably served in the US Army during the Vietnam era where he graduated from The Citadel Military Academy in Charleston, SC. After his military service, Clifford worked and retired from IBM after 30 years as a Systems Analyst. Clifford enjoyed many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. He also belonged to the poker, photography and computer clubs in Jamaica Bay.Clifford is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Theresa; 2 children Christina of Poughkeepsie, NY and William; 3 stepsons Michael, Mark (Rosanne) and Jeffrey; grandson Mark Anthony Connors II; 2 sisters Marianne of Canton, GA and Joanne Virginia Dupree of East Dorset, VT. He is preceded in death by his parents Elsie and Clifford E. Richards, Sr.A memorial service will be held at The Clubhouse of Jamaica Bay at 1pm on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Funeral arrangements were handled by Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Clifford’s name to The American Lung Association and/or The American Cancer Society.Home
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