Richard D. Nolan, 67, passed away May 2, 2026, at his home in Conway, South Carolina. He was born Dec. 14, 1958, in Sydney, New York.
Richard served his country in the Marine Corps for four years in the Persian Gulf, the Arctic and beyond. He worked as an ironworker with Local 580 of New York City for over 30 years, where he took part in the first responder rescue efforts after the September 11th attacks.
Richard was an avid golfer and basketball coach and he never found a problem with a home improvement project that could slow him down.
Wherever he put down roots, he became a beloved fixture of the community. From Middletown, New Jersey and Milford, Pennsylvania to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, his playful mischief and devotion to helping others made him unforgettable to anyone who got to spend time with him.
Richard was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Nolan, his father Richard Nolan of Leonardo, his brother Kenny Nolan, and his brother-in-law, Henry DeWindt of Hazlet.
He is survived by his son Philip Nolan of Brooklyn; his sisters, Robin DeWindt and Ellen Nolan of Hazlet; his nephew Correy DeWindt; his nephew Bryan DeWindt (wife Amanda and children Madilyn and Harper) of Hazlet; and his former wives, Stephanie Nolan of Tinton Falls and Gloria VanDeusen of Milford, Pennsylvania.
He will be dearly missed as a beloved patriarch, father, brother, uncle, and so much more.
Visitation was held May 8 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A funeral Mass was offered May 9 at St. Agnes Church, Atlantic Highlands.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to a local food pantry, such as Fulfill (fulfillnj.org) and animal shelter, such as Associated Humane Societies (ahscares.org), in Richard’s name.
The article originally appeared in the May 14 – 20, 2026 print edition of The Two River Times.
