Richard Archer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 19, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Richard Archer of Freehold, New Jersey, born in Jersey City, New Jersey. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Archer and Dorothy Ruch; and his siblings, Joan, Tom and Genevieve.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Shanahan; his children, Maureen (John), Geraldine, Brian (Gina) and Siobhain (Matt); his grandchildren, Lauren, Matthew (Katrina), Jake, Mairead, Molly, Emily, Cate and Elizabeth; and his siblings, Patricia, David and Robert.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. (https://www.stjude.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, LLC

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Wed

Apr 23

Visitation

A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home
345 Main St, Chatham, NJ 07928

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Apr 24

Funeral Mass

St. Patrick Church
85 Washington Ave, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

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Apr 24

Committal service

Holy Cross Cemetery
340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07032

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