He was born in Orange, New Jersey on July 18, 1946. Richard graduated from Columbia High School and grew up in South Orange, New Jersey until he moved to Central Florida in 1983
Richard was married to Paula.
Richard was self-employed. His last business was Veteran's Corner at Lake Baldwin VA and Lake Nona VA. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and some years ago Rich gave football picks on Channel 6 News.
He was a proud U.S. Army veteran serving from 1966.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Deary and Richard G. Deary Sr.
Richard is survived by his wife Paula; son, Richard III (Christine); daughter, Yvonne Buxton (Christopher); sister, Diane Kolster; and grandchildren, Jeanine, Richard IV, Matthew, and William. Also his little princess pup Trixie.
Visitation will be held at Baldwin Fairchild Conway Funeral Home, 1413 S SEMORAN BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32807, US, on November 13, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1501 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828, US, on November 14, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a No Kill Animal Shelter.
