Birth date: Jun 13, 1957 Death date: Jan 20, 2018
Richard E. Milligan, 60, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2018. Loving husband to Carol Milligan for 30 years. Dear father to Adam Marshall and his wife Christine Marshall. Pop pop and best buddy to Colin Marshall. Richard enj Read Obituary
On Saturday morning, January 20, 2018, I received a text from my mother that said Richie had passed away. My jaw dropped and I let out an expletive similar to the one many of you probably said. Not only because the world just lost a husband, father, grandpa, and overall good man. That text told me a piece of my father just died. Because that’s the kind of effect Richie had on people close to him. He was practically my dad’s brother.
I’ll always think of Richie when I remember certain moments in my life. He’s one of the reasons I knew my voice had matured, haha. Because, when I answered the house phone in my late teens, it was usually Richie who would immediately respond with “Yo, Buck!”. At which point I would yell, “Dad! Richie’s on the phone!” I always chuckled about that.
Richie was there when my dad took me with his friends on my first trip to Las Vegas. We were there to celebrate the Super Bowl, and Richie sat next to me as a guide while I played blackjack. At the end of the trip I joined Richie for one last game and I lost my winnings, but he helped me learn to laugh it off.
And I’ll always remember his smile. I could easily pick it out of a crowd from far away. That smile was the first thing I saw answering the door when Richie stopped by my parent’s house numerous times over the years. Usually he was just making a quick football pool drop off, but he’d follow it up with a quick conversation about how I was doing. He’d always end it with “Go Birds!” before hustling back to his car idling out front.
I feel lucky my father knew well enough to keep a good man like Richie in his life. And I’m thankful Richie played a small part in mine. He will be missed.
Carol and Family So sad to hear about Rich sudden death. i will miss him. He always had a smile on his face and was an upbeat person. such a nice man. I will always remember his happy demeanor and his smile
With deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol. Rich always had a big smile and a warm welcome and an easy going way. He will be greatly missed. Cherish the many good memories. Take care of yourself.
Your Friend,
Mary Shipton
My deepest sympathy to the Milligan family.Richie was the happiest person.-Always a gentleman-his smile was contagious.- always a pleasure-he would always say beautiful.-such a loss.prayers and sympathy to all family and friends!your kindness will always be remembered!richie you were such a great example of goodness!Rest in peace my friend-
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. I am in total shock Carol. my prayers are with you and your family. R.I.P. Richard. You will be missed by many people. 🙏
