He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucille, their sons Paul (Emily) and Thomas (Becky), and eight grandchildren who called him Popman: Maximilian, Tess, Mia, Mark, Cecilia, Matthew, Massimo, and Megan; and sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Elizabeth (DelBello) Fontana, his sister Virginia Cimini, and his brother George Fontana, FMS, of the Marist Brothers.
Richard was admitted to the bar in 1969 and practiced law for most of his professional career in Yonkers and White Plains. He served as President of the Board at St. John’s Riverside Hospital and President of the Parish Council at Immaculate Heart of Mary, where he was a parishioner for 39 years. He provided pro bono legal services to El Centro Hispano, Inc. and was involved in various community and professional associations.
Funeral arrangements will be provided through Bennett Funeral Homes, Scarsdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Marist Brothers, in memory of his brother, George.
A visitation for Richard will be held Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes, 824 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583. A visitation will occur Monday, December 4, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 824 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583. A Funeral Mass will occur Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church-Scarsdale, 8 Carman Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
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