Richard White, 77, of Little Silver, formerly of Oakhurst, passed away peacefully Oct. 6. He was born in Red Bank to the late Arthur and Grace White. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. He graduated from Red Bank High School and Brookdale Community College with an associate degree. He then went on to have a successful 30-year career as a field supervisor with Verizon. Richard was a car enthusiast, enjoyed fixing things, building models and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Arthur “Buggie” White.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Prudence; his son Michael and wife Kelly; and his most beloved grandson “T.J.” Richard is also survived by four nieces and a nephew, Kim, Heidi, Doug, Andrea and Claudia.
There was a visitation Oct. 9 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the M.C.S.P.C.A, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, NJ 07724.
The article originally appeared in the October 29 – November 4, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
