Richard Nelson Purington Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Nelson Purington of Ridgewood, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 7, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Richard may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Winafred Purington (Snoddy) and Paul Purington; and his brother Dow. He is survived by: his wife Ann Dickinson; his sister Marcia Mumm of Boca Raton; his former spouse Cirene Revan; his grandson Çemil Revan; his stepchildren, Amanda Phillips (Briggs) and David Turner (Aaron Hill); and his stepgrandson Crawford Phillips. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
If friends should care to make a donation in Richard's memory, the family gratefully suggests doing so to the charity of the donor's choosing, to the Vineyard Preservation Trust (https://vineyardtrust.org) or to the John Theurer Cancer Center or by check (kindly indicate "in Memory of Richard Purington") in memo line to: Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Attn.
