Richard James Farrell
Passed: February 11, 2018
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Richard James Farrell
Passed: February 11, 2018
Obituary
Richard James Farrell, age 76 of Litchfield Park, AZ died February 11, 2018 in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born July 17, 1941 to Kenneth and Lucille (Farrell) Bloechl in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At a very young age his family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin where Richard lived for many years. Richard served in the 32nd Division of the Army National Guard. He worked as a licensed plumber for over 40 years in both Wisconsin and Arizona. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Richard is survived by his wife, Joann Farrell; daughter Debra (Todd) Nelson; sons, Rich (Sue) Farrell, Jeff (Linda) Farrell, Kenneth (Leslie) Farrell; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Farrell and Lucille (Farrell) Bloechl; brother, William Farrell; sister, Patricia Zuehlke, and brother-in-law Marvin Zuehlke.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 am followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm, Friday, February 16, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Committal services will be at 1:30 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392.
11 responses to Richard James Farrell
Jackie and Barb says:
February 14, 2018
This is such a sad time and it hurts that we can’t be there with you. We will always remember the good times we shared during our winters in Arizona. The golf courses will never be the same!
You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jackie and Barb
Taran Radloff says:
February 15, 2018
My deepest sympathy to JoAnn and your family. God has called another good man home. May he rest in peace. I have many happy memories of all of us playing cards together. Hold on to all your happy memories
Charlie andf Pat Carpenter says:
February 15, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Our love and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Phyllis LaCourse says:
February 15, 2018
Condolences to an old neighbor and friends. Sorry to hear about Rick. Many memories of little kids and a great babysitter! Our prayers are with you!
Suzanne and Bob Kovalcik says:
February 16, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Kenny and Leslie Farrell in the loss of your father and father-in-law. May he rest in peace and may your memories all be of the good times your family has had together and how much love there also was in the hard times.–Suzanne and Bob Kovalcik