Richard W. Whitney Sr.

Born in Boston, MA, Mr. Whitney has been a long time resident of both Levittown and Mystic Island, NJ.

He was a member of Queen of the Universe Parish in Levittown, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph the Worker Council 4215 and the American Legion in New Jersey.

Until his retirement in 1996, Mr. Whitney was the Vice President of Production for U-Haul International for 38 years. He was a proud US Navy Korean War veteran.

Mr. Whitney was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed, hunting, fishing, boating and clamming.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Sheila (Carley), Mr. Whitney is the loving father of Richard W. Whitney Jr. (Donna), Teresa L. Whitney, Catherine M. Stemme (James) and Dawn J. Shore (James).

He is the devoted grandfather of 11; proud great grandfather of 7; and dear brother of Louise Looney and Jan Whitney.

Mr. Whitney will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Joanna and Sandy from Compassus Hospice and Mary, his weekend caregiver, for the care given to Richard.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.