Bracken, Richard, 93, of Bethpage, passed away February 7, 2024. Beloved husband of 67 years of Eileen. Loving father of Charles Bracken (Mary), Mary Ellen Bracken, Richard Bracken Jr. (Karen), Kathleen Bracken, Eugene Bracken (Elizabeth), Anne Marie Bracken (Lou), Kevin Bracken (Carol), Christopher Bracken (Sandra), and Rosemarie Bracken (Joe). Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Proud United States Marine Corps Veteran, serving as a sergeant in Korea during the Korean War. Richard was a man of deep faith, and was utterly devoted to his wife and family. He was also a passionate golfer and gardener. The family will receive visitors Sunday, February 11th, 12-4 pm at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc., 234 Broadway, Bethpage. Funeral Mass Monday, February 12th, 10 am at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Interment following at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; stjude.org.
