

He was born in Waltham Massachusetts and has lived in Jacksonville Florida since 1957. He was a military veteran, attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed friends and family. Poppy was an avid baseball fan (Red Sox) and loved big band music.
Speaking of family, which he believed deeply in, he was preceded in passing by his wife Mary and is survived by his five children. Three sons and their wives Rick and Pam, Gary and Debbie, Phil and Ann; Two daughters Denise her husband Steve and Marsha; 11 grandchildren, Richard III, Michael, Jennifer, Jamie, Stacy, Luke, Carrie, Jeff, Amanda, Eric and Ricky; 12 great grandchildren Dylan, Misty, Kayla, Ryan, Logan, Allison, Gavin, Tiffany, Ashley, Madison, Ethan, Aidan and Landon.
Funeral service will be 11 AM February 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 5752 Blanding Blvd, followed by a reception at the church hall.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 5753 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville has been entrusted with arrangements.
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