Richard Koffer
July 16, 1929 ~ January 11, 2014
Richard Thomas Koffer, age 84, of Ridge, NY died Saturday, January 11, 2014. Born July 16, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late William and the late Florence Koffer. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from 10/22/1948 to 09/16/1952. He was employed by AT&T, Manhattan, NY as an Engineer. He was a member of the American Legion, Stony Brook, NY and the Knights of Columbus, Stony Brook, NY. He is survived by his loving wife: Arlene (Matthews) Koffer, daughters: Kathleen DeFrank of Rocky Point, NY, Noreen Simone of FL, sons: Thomas Koffer of PA, Timothy Koffer of FL, sister: Jeanne Mahoney of VA, and Grandchildren, Anna, Joseph, Maggie, Brianne, Kelly, Alyssa, Kayla, Nicholas and Mathew. Predeceased by his Sister, Anne Tietjen. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 am on Thursday, January 16 at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY with Rev. Richard P. Hoerning officiating. Burial will follow in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Rocky Point Funeral Home, 603 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Rocky Point Funeral Home. www.rockypointfuneralhome.com
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We are so sorry for your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
We will always remember Uncle Dick as having a warm heart and a smile for everyone. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We will miss him. Love, Jack and Linda
We would like the Koffer family to know how much we loved Dick and we will miss him greatly. We would also like to extend our most sincere condolences to the entire family. Love, Matt & Ann.
We’ll always remember talking about bowling and fishing with Uncle Dick. We’re very thankful we got to visit with him a few weeks ago, and will always treasure it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jimmy and Sue.
With sincere sympathy, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick. Our thoughts and prayers to Aunt Arlene and the entire family during this difficult time. I will fondly remember all of the fun summer backyard barbeques and get-togethers from many years ago.