Richard Edward Thornton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Edward Thornton (Bethpage, New York), born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away at the age of 92, on September 4, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Edward Thornton to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Thornton and Rose Thornton. He is survived by : his wife Dorothy; his children, Elaine, James, Jeanne, Mary, Tommy, Claire, Patrick and Matthew; his daughters-in-law, Susanna, Chrissy and Carolyn; his grandchildren, Krystle, Kathleen, Jean Marie, Nichole, Jamie, Natalie, Richard, Thomas, Shannon, Jasmine, Ava and Matthew; his great grandchildren, Logan, Clement, Nora and River; his siblings, Patricia and James; his pets, Sam, Shamrock, Susie, Lily, Lulu and Luis; and his siblings, Thomas, Donald and Eileen. He is also survived by his 12 nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Regis High School, the tuition-free and merit-based high school that Richard credited for launching much of his success in all aspects of his life. Donations may be mailed to Regis High School, Attn: Advancement Office, 55 E. 84th Street, New York, New York 10028.