Richard N. Passero Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard N. Passero (Madison, Connecticut), born in Newark, New Jersey, who passed away on April 3, 2020 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Michael A. Passero and Henrietta Molter (Guarino); his wife Virginia Buckley Passero; his daughter Kathy Passero; his son-in-law Greg Dutter; and his grandchild Darby Dutter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Richard Passero Endowment Fund, Western Michigan University Foundation, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 ; wmualumni.org/passero.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Guilford Funeral Home

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April 6, 2020

Jeffrey Hawkins wrote a sympathy message

“Dr. Passero was a great mentor, professor and friend to me and many at wmu. I have many wonderful memories with him in the field and in the lab. Not only was he extremely intelligent and thoughtful, he was a gentleman and always concerned about the students and their future. He will be missed. My condolences to the family. In sympathy, jeff hawkins, kalamazoo, mi”

April 6, 2020

William Sauck wrote a sympathy message

“Dear ginny, kelly and i were shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news this morning. Dick was my most respected colleague at wmu, and a great friend. Kelly and i will always cherish the opportunities that we had to stop and visit you both in madison since his retirement. We will never forget the gourmet dinner that you both prepared for our last visit, and all the delightful conversation that always accompanied. We pray for strength for you, kathy, and darby in the coming weeks. The saucks”