- Date Of Death: April 30, 2020
- State: New Jersey
Richard E. Clark of Burlington City passed away into God’s loving and eternal care Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Richie worked for Acme Markets for 42 years. He loved to see everyone he grew up with in the town he loved when they came to shop. Most people thought they were just coming to get groceries, chances are if you ran into him he would serenade you, dance with the ladies in the aisles, and often yodel. He was always undeniably happy! Richard was a Councilman for 20 years in Burlington City, nothing made him happier than helping to make the town he loved a better place. After he retired, he continued to volunteer at the Burlington Twp. Food Pantry. He was a respected and dedicated usher for St. Paul’s Church and started working again at St. Paul’s School. Richie loved going on vacation to Las Vegas with his friends from St. Paul’s. He really enjoyed going to Myrtle Beach, SC with his family and on Disney trips with his daughter and grandchildren. He was a 1958 Graduate of Burlington High School, he loved sports. He was a tremendous athlete and broke many records in Track and Field. He was inducted into Burlington City’s “Hall of Fame” for Sports. He loved organizing his Class Reunions with Pride. If you played Pop Warner Football in the 70’s and 80s chances are he was your coach, he also coached Babe Ruth Baseball coaching both of his sons and many of their friends. Richard proudly served in The National Guard. He has spent his entire life giving to his Country, the town he adored, where he spent 81 years of his life, the church that gave him his divine faith, and most importantly to his family. There was no limit to the love he gave to his children and grandchildren.
He was a beloved father and grandfather to his daughters, Kelly Clark (Vern), and Shawna Cognigni (Brian), both from Burlington, NJ. His sons, Steven Clark (Susie), Islamorada, FL. Ryan Clark (Rose) Roebling, NJ. His five grandchildren were the light of his life, Grant and Jack Schiller, Chad and Troy Cognigni, and MicKayla Clark. Two sisters who adored him, Anna (Cy) Boyle and Virginia Wood, and a host of nephews and nieces whom he loved spending time with.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Earl Clark Sr. and Anna Clark (Taranto). A Life Celebration for Rich will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020.
