RET FDNY LT RICHARD JOHNSON...FF L*56, LT E*3
Son of the late Capt Harry T. E*65, brother of the late BC Thomas M. BN*3
Richard J. Johnson, 70, of Orleans, MA passed away on February 25, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer. Richard is survived by his spouse Joanne Salottolo Johnson, his children: Brenna Johnson, Richard Johnson, Kristine Jacobs, and Philip Johnson, and his grandchildren: Colin Johnson, Sadie Johnson, Lucas Johnson, and Alexandra Jacobs.
Richard was born in New York City and lived in Bronx, NY for many years. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in Bronx, NY and Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. He was a retired Lieutenant of the New York City Fire Department following a 15-year career. Richard moved his family to Cape Cod in 1983 and worked as a printer in Harwich, MA at his company ?Sho Card Press? and he later started a painting contract company ?No Job Too Small?.
Richard was an excellent cook, a hobby that began during his firefighter days and carried on throughout his life. He had a great love for surf-cast fishing which is what initially drew him to the Cape, he enjoyed music, he was an avid Civil War history buff and a devoted fan of the NY Giants and NY Mets sports teams. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and great friend to so many. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday March 4, from 4-7 pm at the Morris, O?Connor & Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main Street, Harwich Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
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