RICHARD D. SPATH

Richard D. Spath, 86, of Riverdale, NY, died Monday, February 24, 2014, in Calvery Hospital, Bronx, following a long illness.

Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret Schwartz Spath and was a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn and attended Georgia Tech. Richard served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a pioneer in the electrical and lighting industries. He was a former member of Temple B'nai B'rith, Kingston; a member of Temple Israel, Wilkes-Barre and other civic and religious organizations. Mr. Spath was a Sports Enthusiast and a great Tennis Player.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Constance.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, the former Renee Turtletaub; Sons, John and Greg (Lois), grandsons, Daniel and David (Kim), granddaughter, Emma, great grandchildren, Oliver, Summer and Cole.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Inc., 348 S. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Larry Kaplan and Cantor Ahron Abraham officiating.

Interment will follow in Temple Israel Cemetery,Swoyersville.

Shiva will be observed in New York.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Calvery Hospital, 1740 East Chester Road, Bronx, NY 10461 or the American Lung Association.

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