Paul J Richards

Paul J. Richards, 66, of Binghamton passed away on May 29, 2016, at Wilson Hospital after a courageous, well fought battle with leukemia. He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Elizabeth Richards, and sister, Diana Richards Beylo. Paul is survived by his wife of 33 years, Barbara; son, Michael (Lisa) Richards; daughter, Jennifer Richards; step-children, Jennifer Washburn Geggus (Joseph), Brian Washburn, Julie Washburn Thurber (Timothy); brothers David (Wendy) and Michael (Laurie), and five nieces and nephews; brother- in- law Mark Beylo and special friend Brian Aylward. Paul is grandfather to Derrick, Justin, Dante, Kevin, Jazzmine, Taylor, Stephen, Nathan, Carson, and great- grandfather to Jahleaya and Jazion. Paul was a 18 year employee of Greyhound and had over 20 years in the vending industry. He spent 39 years with the National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve 98th Division, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade. Calling hours will be on Saturday, June 4th from 10am-12pm at Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson with a memorial service to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask donations be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society , PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.