His wife, Amparo Porsch, predeceased him.
He is survived by his beloved companion of 24 years, Joan Kearney and his loving children Carol Widmer and her husband Rick, Edward Porsch, Elena Porsch and her husband Clayton and David Porsch. He is also survived by his extended family, Shawn Kearney and his wife Marissa and Timothy Kearney and his wife Leanne as well as his 8 cherished grandchildren.
Richard was a Postal Carrier in both Kearney, NJ and Long Beach Island, NJ, retiring after 32 years.
He was known around LBI as the “Merry Mailman.” He proudly served his country in the U.S Army.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus.
Richard loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved nothing more than talking to people on his route and in his everyday life. With his sparkling blue eyes and warm smile, he leaves a lifelong smile to all he met. Besides being a lifelong Yankee fan, Richard loved the Ocean and clamming. He enjoyed going to Atlantic City as well as playing the lottery. He was fluent in German and Spanish, which came in handy as he traveled to these countries as well as the many other countries he visited. He loved listening to music, especially Air Supply. To him, his bucket list was complete when he traveled to Las Vegas to see his
all time favorite song artist, Celine Dion.
Richard was a true fighter; he never gave up especially through the times of adversity. He fought the good fight.
He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s name may be sent to either Wounded Warriors Project or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00am-11:00am at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial be held at 11:00am with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ
To leave online condolences and fond memories of Richard for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
The Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ was entrusted with the arrangements.
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