JENNINGS,
Richard (Rich)
Published in Today's News Herald from May 21 to May 22, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Richard (Rich) Jennings, 72, passed away peacefully, May 5, 2019, in
Lake Havasu City. Rich was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, to
Marvin and Frances (Gagliano) Jennings.
Rich entered into the service with the U.S. Navy on August 13, 1965
during the Vietnam War. Rich was honorably discharged on August 6,
1969.
Rich met his love, Patti, in February of 1983. They were married in
Long Valley, New Jersey on May 21, 1983. Rich was employed by
Elastimold Division, Hackettstown, New Jersey until March 1987, when
he and Patti moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Rich was employed by
McCulloch Corporation, Havasu Nursing Center, and then Havasu Dunes
Resort, until he and Patti retired in 2014.
Rich had a deep passion for cars and sports. He owned nine Corvettes
during his life. Rich loved bowling, reading, playing softball, and
his always faithful dogs. Rich was a true and faithful fan of the New
York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and the Chicago Bulls.
Rich is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patti, Lake Havasu City;
son, Christopher (Patty) Jennings, Clinton, New Jersey; sister, Debbie
(George) Orcholski, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; sister-in-laws, Jeryl
L. Miller, Lake Havasu City, Leslie M. (Craig) Burnside, Minden,
Nevada; step-son, Stephen P. (Jacquie) Bunn, Lake Havasu City; nephew,
Adam S. (Becca) Burnside, Silver Springs, Nevada; Niece, Brianne L.
Burnside, Carson City, Nevada; grandsons, Aidan P. and Kaleb H. Bunn,
Lake Havasu City.
A private family service with military honors will be held at a later
date.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.