- Date Of Birth: March 13, 1926
- Date Of Death: August 1, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Eugene J. Richter, beloved husband of Nancy, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, August 1st. Gene celebrated 54 loving years with Nancy and is survived by their five children, their spouses and grandchildren: Paul, his wife, Margaret, and their sons Matthew and Jack; Bob, his wife, Andrea, and their children Stephanie (and her husband Neil and new baby on the way) Bobby, Jamie, Abby and Elizabeth; Peter and his husband Tim; Stephen, his wife, Kim, and their children Jenna and Mia; Ann O’Leary, her husband, Jim, and their children Patrick, Erin, Bridget and Shannon. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Pauline Richter, and two brothers Edmond and Konrad. Gene cherished his family, and in his final moments, thanked God for the blessings of his family, friends and a good life. Gene grew up in Bridgeport, attended Harding High School and the University of Connecticut and was an ardent UConn Girls Basketball fan. He began his career in Real Estate for the Knight Agency and in 1958 founded Richter Real Estate. A self-made businessman, Gene was honored over the years for his dedication to his community and easy manner as he performed volunteer work for many local non-profits and Town committees. He was an active Rotarian having served as President of the Rotary Foundation and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.
