Richard A. Becker 62, of Ossining, N.Y. and formerly of Hawthorne, N.Y. Died on Oct.13, 2007 at the NYS Veterans Nursing Home in Montrose, N.Y. He was born on August 31, 1945 to John and Grace (nee Civita) Becker in White Plains, N.Y. Richard served proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War as an MP. He loved all sports and excelled amoung all his peer: and received many sports awards. He is survived by his mother Grace Meehan of Bristol, RI and also survived by Diane Becker of Ossining, N.Y. and his children Richard Becker and his wife Allison of Norwalk, Conn. and Renita McCormack and her husband Thomas of Ossining, N.Y. 1 sister Marianne Gislason of Bristol, RI and 2 brothers James and Jerry Becker of Myrtle Beach, SC. Also survived by 4 grandchildren Victoria and Thomas Patrick IV McCormack and Emily and Ashley Becker. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY on Tuesday 10 AM. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to NYS Veterans Nursing Home, Montrose, N.Y. would be apprecieted.
Born in White Plains, New York on Aug. 31, 1945
Departed on Oct. 13, 2007 and resided in Ossining, NY.
Visitation: Monday, Oct. 15, 2007
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Service: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery