Celebrating the life of
Richard S. Walsh
January 19, 1930 - May 31, 2008
Richard S. Walsh, 78, died on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at his home in Savannah, GA. Dick was born in New York City on January 19, 1930. He was the son of Richard & Catherine Leahy Walsh. Dick graduated from All Hallows H.S. and Fordham College. After service in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Fordham Law School.
Concurrent with night law school he started a 38 year career with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as an attorney in the Law Department and as an executive in the Group Department retiring in 1994 as a Senior Vice President.
Dick and his wife June enjoyed living at Skidaway Island since 1995 and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Over the years he volunteered at Hesse School, The Social Apostolate, The Mediation Center and as a tennis umpire. He was a communicant at St. James Catholic Church. May he rest in peace.
Survivors: His wife of 45 years, Anita June Sullivan. Children: Denise McMonagle Robert of Davenport, Iowa; Karen Mosier Carl of Fredonia, NY; and Richard D. Walsh Maureen of Haddonfield, NJ. Grandchildren: Patrick & Grace McMonagle; Katie & Chris Anne Mosier; and Shannon & Molly Walsh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Helen Williams; Msgr. James Walsh; Margaret Crimmins; and Mary Chartrand.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM Thursday June 5, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Mark Ross Celebrating. Visitation one hour before Mass at St. James. Memorial service and interment to follow on June 14, 2008 in New Rochelle, NY.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Social Apostolate of Savannah, 502 East Liberty St. Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dick was one of the best people I ever worked for at MetLife. He was head and shoulders above the rest. I will remember him and his family in my prayers.
- Norma Rossi, East Brunswick, NJ
Both of us will always remember Dick fondly. Our prayers and sympathy are with June and the entire family. He will always be with you.
- Jim & Ginnie McCormack, Garden City, NY
What a wonderful person, always smiling. Sorry we are unable to attend the Mass for Dick but we are going out of town. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
- Curt and Carolyn Oertel, Savannah, GA
I remember how he could hit the tennis ball with either hand. We'll miss him.
- Bill Merz, Savannah, GA
With my deepest sympathy. Rae Schoor
- Mrs. Rae Schoor, Woodside, NY
I will always remember Dick's passion for tennis and his selfless contributions to the game, and most of all ... his perpetual smile.
- Joe Caruso, Savannah, GA
Dick was a great guy. We will miss him very much.
- Joseph Mclaughlin, Savannah, GA
Dear June, we are sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. Though we only met while living hear at the Landings we do share fond memories of our years in New Rochelle,N.Y. I know you will miss Dick but also know he is now at peace and suffering no longer. With his personality he will organize all his freinds and relatives with him in heaven. May God bless and watch over you. love patty & rich
- richard & patty spelman, savannah, GA
Dear June and Family, We have enjoyed knowning you and Dick and being your neighbor for these 13 years! Dick was a strong person, full of life with a love for his Family, God, Tennis and Golf! He was a great neighbor and wonderful person. We are sorry we will miss the Mass celebrating his life. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Betty & Ben Brian, Savannah, GA
Dick was one of the best people I ever worked for at MetLife. He was head and shoulders above the rest. I will remember him and his family in my prayers.
- Norma Rossi, East Brunswick, NJ
Both of us will always remember Dick fondly. Our prayers and sympathy are with June and the entire family. He will always be with you.
- Jim & Ginnie McCormack, Garden City, NY
What a wonderful person, always smiling. Sorry we are unable to attend the Mass for Dick but we are going out of town. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
- Curt and Carolyn Oertel, Savannah, GA
I remember how he could hit the tennis ball with either hand. We'll miss him.
- Bill Merz, Savannah, GA
With my deepest sympathy. Rae Schoor
- Mrs. Rae Schoor, Woodside, NY
I will always remember Dick's passion for tennis and his selfless contributions to the game, and most of all ... his perpetual smile.
- Joe Caruso, Savannah, GA
Dick was a great guy. We will miss him very much.
- Joseph Mclaughlin, Savannah, GA
Dear June, we are sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. Though we only met while living hear at the Landings we do share fond memories of our years in New Rochelle,N.Y. I know you will miss Dick but also know he is now at peace and suffering no longer. With his personality he will organize all his freinds and relatives with him in heaven. May God bless and watch over you. love patty & rich
- richard & patty spelman, savannah, GA
Dear June and Family, We have enjoyed knowning you and Dick and being your neighbor for these 13 years! Dick was a strong person, full of life with a love for his Family, God, Tennis and Golf! He was a great neighbor and wonderful person. We are sorry we will miss the Mass celebrating his life. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Betty & Ben Brian, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
