Richard M. Berkley, 77, of Citrus Springs in Central Florida, passed away peacefully with his immediate family by his side on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at the Malcom Randall VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL.
He was the husband of the late Reba Jeannette (Daughhette). Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Mack R. and Martha (Grooms) Berkley; growing up in Charleston IL where his Berkley and Grooms family roots and lifelong friendships run deep. He was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Richard served proudly in the Navy and spent most of his life as an accomplished electrician employed by CE/ABB in Connecticut. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Richard had a passion for downhill skiing, tennis, and cycling and was an avid traveler who back in the day loved to explore the European ski resorts or soak up the sun on a beach in Aruba, while sipping a Cuba Libre. After hanging up his skis, he loved taking cruises to the Caribbean. Richard had an outgoing personality, knack for storytelling, and a contagious belly laugh.
He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Carbonneau and her husband, Daniel, and his two grandchildren, Abigail and Caleb of Wellesley, MA. He also leaves behind his brother, Charles Berkley, with his partner, Cecile Intriago of Pompano Beach FL, and a niece, Lauren Berkley-Knight of Phoenix, AZ. He also leaves behind Penny and Peggy, Jeanette's daughters, and Sharon Berkley, past sister-in-law of brother Charles Berkley.
A private graveside service will be held this Spring at the Richwoods Cemetery in Westfield, IL.
All who knew Richard as a Dad, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend will forever miss his genuinely good soul - as his passing leaves a warm empty place in all our hearts.
Contributor: Terry Hartley (47163027)
He was the husband of the late Reba Jeannette (Daughhette). Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Mack R. and Martha (Grooms) Berkley; growing up in Charleston IL where his Berkley and Grooms family roots and lifelong friendships run deep. He was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Richard served proudly in the Navy and spent most of his life as an accomplished electrician employed by CE/ABB in Connecticut. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Richard had a passion for downhill skiing, tennis, and cycling and was an avid traveler who back in the day loved to explore the European ski resorts or soak up the sun on a beach in Aruba, while sipping a Cuba Libre. After hanging up his skis, he loved taking cruises to the Caribbean. Richard had an outgoing personality, knack for storytelling, and a contagious belly laugh.
He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Carbonneau and her husband, Daniel, and his two grandchildren, Abigail and Caleb of Wellesley, MA. He also leaves behind his brother, Charles Berkley, with his partner, Cecile Intriago of Pompano Beach FL, and a niece, Lauren Berkley-Knight of Phoenix, AZ. He also leaves behind Penny and Peggy, Jeanette's daughters, and Sharon Berkley, past sister-in-law of brother Charles Berkley.
A private graveside service will be held this Spring at the Richwoods Cemetery in Westfield, IL.
All who knew Richard as a Dad, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend will forever miss his genuinely good soul - as his passing leaves a warm empty place in all our hearts.
Contributor: Terry Hartley (47163027)
Richard M. Berkley, 77, of Citrus Springs in Central Florida, passed away peacefully with his immediate family by his side on Thursday, December 5th, 2019 at the Malcom Randall VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL.
He was the husband of the late Reba Jeannette (Daughhette). Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Mack R. and Martha (Grooms) Berkley; growing up in Charleston IL where his Berkley and Grooms family roots and lifelong friendships run deep. He was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Richard served proudly in the Navy and spent most of his life as an accomplished electrician employed by CE/ABB in Connecticut. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Richard had a passion for downhill skiing, tennis, and cycling and was an avid traveler who back in the day loved to explore the European ski resorts or soak up the sun on a beach in Aruba, while sipping a Cuba Libre. After hanging up his skis, he loved taking cruises to the Caribbean. Richard had an outgoing personality, knack for storytelling, and a contagious belly laugh.
He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Carbonneau and her husband, Daniel, and his two grandchildren, Abigail and Caleb of Wellesley, MA. He also leaves behind his brother, Charles Berkley, with his partner, Cecile Intriago of Pompano Beach FL, and a niece, Lauren Berkley-Knight of Phoenix, AZ. He also leaves behind Penny and Peggy, Jeanette's daughters, and Sharon Berkley, past sister-in-law of brother Charles Berkley.
A private graveside service will be held this Spring at the Richwoods Cemetery in Westfield, IL.
All who knew Richard as a Dad, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend will forever miss his genuinely good soul - as his passing leaves a warm empty place in all our hearts.
Contributor: Terry Hartley (47163027)
He was the husband of the late Reba Jeannette (Daughhette). Born in Chicago IL, he was the son of the late Mack R. and Martha (Grooms) Berkley; growing up in Charleston IL where his Berkley and Grooms family roots and lifelong friendships run deep. He was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School. Richard served proudly in the Navy and spent most of his life as an accomplished electrician employed by CE/ABB in Connecticut. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Richard had a passion for downhill skiing, tennis, and cycling and was an avid traveler who back in the day loved to explore the European ski resorts or soak up the sun on a beach in Aruba, while sipping a Cuba Libre. After hanging up his skis, he loved taking cruises to the Caribbean. Richard had an outgoing personality, knack for storytelling, and a contagious belly laugh.
He leaves behind his daughter, Michelle Carbonneau and her husband, Daniel, and his two grandchildren, Abigail and Caleb of Wellesley, MA. He also leaves behind his brother, Charles Berkley, with his partner, Cecile Intriago of Pompano Beach FL, and a niece, Lauren Berkley-Knight of Phoenix, AZ. He also leaves behind Penny and Peggy, Jeanette's daughters, and Sharon Berkley, past sister-in-law of brother Charles Berkley.
A private graveside service will be held this Spring at the Richwoods Cemetery in Westfield, IL.
All who knew Richard as a Dad, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend will forever miss his genuinely good soul - as his passing leaves a warm empty place in all our hearts.
Contributor: Terry Hartley (47163027)
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