It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Peter Richard.  Peter passed away peacefully on March 16, surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice House in East Northport, NY.  Peter, was born February 22, 1936 to parents Alfred Joseph ('AJ') Richard and Victoria Himmelman in Jamaica, NY.  Peter was a 60-year resident of Fort Salonga, a decorated Armed Services veteran, and executive of PC Richard & Son, founded by Peter's grandfather Pieter Christian ('PC') Richard, in 1909.  As a business executive, Peter was a deeply respected leader, known for treating his employees as an extended family.  But Peter's first priority was always his own family.  "Pop-Pop", as Peter was affectionately called by his loved ones, devoted every moment of his life to filling his family's life with love, generosity, and laughter.  Peter, who is predeceased by wife Nancy, is survived by brother Gary, his five children (Susan, Kim, Patricia, Peter, Jennifer), fourteen grandchildren (Courtney, Christian, Lauren, Zachary, Victoria, Robert, Matthew, Peter Jr, Ashley, Sarah, Hannah, Luke, Amanda, Natalie), and great-grandchild Kassidy.  Services are as follows:

•    Visitation:

◦    St. James Funeral Home, 829 Middle Country Rd, St. James, NY | 631-584-5200 | stjamesfuneralhome.com

▪    Wednesday, March 18, 3:00-7:00

▪    Thursday, March 19, 3:00-7:00

•    Mass

◦    Church of Saint Joseph, 59 Church St, Kings Park, NY | 631-269-6635 | mailto:info@stjoekp.com

▪    Friday, March 20, 12:00

In lieu of flowers, please direct gifts in memory of Peter Richard to Stony Brook Children's Hospital.  For generations, Peter and the Richard Family have devoted their life to family, our community and our children.  The Richard Family have been instrumental in helping Stony Brook Children's bring the highest quality healthcare to the children of Long Island, and we thank you for your generosity, in supporting their legacy, in Peter's name.

https://sbugiving.com/peter

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