He was born July 12, 1928, in Kearny, N.J.
Richard retired in the early 1990s after working for over 30 years as a representative for the Graphic Communications International Union. He settled in Port Charlotte in 1996 after cruising extensively throughout the Caribbean on his boat. Richard loved life and lived his to the fullest.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Sneddon of Gainesville, Va., and Lorelei John Clair of Cataula, Ga.; brother, Jack Lucille Sneddon of Port Charlotte; and niece, Suzanne Sneddon of Port Charlotte.
A celebration of life gathering will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Courtyard Retirement Centre, 26455 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte. Please visit the online guestbook at www.kays-ponger.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238.
Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Port Charlotte Chapel.
