Richard Preiser

Long time entrepreneur and restoration enthusiast Richard Preiser, age 71, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022. Richard was born May 7, 1950 in New York City a son of the late Albert and Florence Preiser. Richard is survived by his loving wife Peggy, a daughter Christi Raye with children Zoi & Parker Raye, a son Brian married to Ileah and children Annalise, Adelina, & Colston, brother and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

After graduating from high school in Franklin Square, NY, he enlisted in the USAF where he proudly served his country for four years which also included a tour in Vietnam. After completing his military service, Rich ended up settling down in Margate where he started chasing the American dream: family, job, interests, and ideas.

Known strong work ethic and business acumen, he began shaping plans to take a leap of faith in starting a business in his garage with his wife. With sheer grit and determination, this small printing business grew into a thriving company that has grown to support local businesses as well as a variety of nationwide companies.

Any time away from work meant that he could focus on his numerous interests which was met with equaled determination for perfection. Most of his hobbies and skills were self-taught but were quickly mastered. From restoring awarding winning airplanes to finding that diamond in the rough automobile to resurrect, his eye for detail equaled that of any professionally trained craftsman.

The depth and breadth of his life’s impact is only now being realized, and it all comes down to this: what a great man, with a sense of humor to match. Perfectly timed and delivered he used this to connect with anyone who would listen. Strangers were considered friends in the making and once you were there, you’d know that it would be a friend for life.

People often speak of how their loved ones are taken “too early” in terms of age; but in Rich’s case, we would hope that all would see as we do. Rich was taken “too early” in terms of his value to the betterment of our lives.

For those who knew him, Rich reminded us of the ideal to which we should aspire – in how we live, how we dream, how important it is to live large; but most of all, he showed us how to treat those lives that we touch.

A prayer service for Richard will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Babione - Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1100 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432. A visitation will occur from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 1100 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432. A mass of the Christian burial will occur Friday, March 25, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3510 S Ocean Blvd, Highland Beach, FL 33487. Lunch & Reception to follow Friday March 25, 2022 at 1:15 at Club 66 Museum, 2051 High Ridge Rd. Boynton Beach FL 33426.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.babionesouthflorida.com for the Preiser family.