Born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Eugene and Doris Wade. He lived in Linden, Roselle Park, and Bricktown before settling in Atlantic City. Richard had a lifetime career as a Union Ironworker which started in Elizabeth Local 480, and proceeded to Newark Local 11.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Wade and Doris Wade; and sister, Joyce Kuspiele.
He is survived by his son, Richard Wade Jr.; granddaughters, Isabella and Madison Wade; previous wife, Vennera Wade; brother, Gene Wade; and sister's Marylnn Mills, and Sharon Brennan.
