Richard Polhemus Obituary
The passing of Richard Polhemus of Dover Plains, New York occurred on September 16, 2026. Richard, born on May 17, 1943, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Polhemus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Polhemus and Gertrude Fisher; and his grandparents, George Polhemus and Julia Hanna. He is survived by: his aunt Judy; his brother John; his friend Dick Wyman; his wife Maria Sostak; his daughters, Julie (Chris) of Eugene, Oregon and Jennifer (GC) of Cervinara, Italy; and his grandchildren, Chloe Jones, Asher Polhemus and Dominic Calabro. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Please consider making a contribution to an organization that protects wild places (Dutchess Land Conservancy, Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Friends of the Great Swamp in Putnam County, New York) or that provides humanitarian aid (American Indian Community House, Doctors Without Borders).
