Major Alfred Richards, USAF-Retired 87, of Castaic, CA funeral services are 3:00 PM, Friday afternoon, May 1, 2009 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA with the United States Military Honor Guard, to officiate.
A native of Newark, NJ and a local resident since moving from Palm Springs, CA; he was a retired Major in the United States Air Force that served our nation for 25 years. During his career in the United States Air Force, he was an aerospace logistics control officer and of the Jewish faith. He was a veteran of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War that was awarded a Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Air Force Reserve Medal with H Glass Device; National Defense Service Medal; Republic of Korean Service Medal; Air Force Service Award with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and a good conduct Medal with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ruthe Richards, his parents, Isidore and Eva Retsky, Major Richards is survived by his daughter, Felisa Richards of Castaic, CA and a son, Scott M. Richards of Apache Junction, AZ; grandchildren: Jessica Benai Bayze, Christopher Richards, Michael Richards and Danny Richards and his siblings: Myra Schildhaus, Irene Grubin, Anita Berger and Beverly Seltzer.
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tata,
i dont even know where to start….You are so missed at this house its just not the same without you anymore. Tears come to my eyes everytime i see my Tatas smile. There is so much of “YOU” around the house its hard to not think about you everyday. i Fell like i was blessed experiencing life in such a different wa.Having grandpa around was sure something else and i know every kids dream. Alfred “Tata” Richards. you will FOREVER and EVER and EVER and EVER and EVER be my tata. Kahlua is nuts now, Kona still goes into your room everyday looking for you. I love you so much tata and im sorry i didnt show it to you more while you were still on earth, I will do nothing but cherish our memories for the rest of ym life and pass down your legacy of what an amazing hero you are.
tata,
i dont even know where to start….You are so missed at this house its just not the same without you anymore. Tears come to my eyes everytime i see my Tatas smile. There is so much of “YOU” around the house its hard to not think about you everyday. i Fell like i was blessed experiencing life in such a different wa.Having grandpa around was sure something else and i know every kids dream. Alfred “Tata” Richards. you will FOREVER and EVER and EVER and EVER and EVER be my tata. Kahlua is nuts now, Kona still goes into your room everyday looking for you. I love you so much tata and im sorry i didnt show it to you more while you were still on earth, I will do nothing but cherish our memories for the rest of ym life and pass down your legacy of what an amazing hero you are.
My dear friends Felisa and Jesse, I feel your anguish and know deeply how much turmoil you are both in, doggies too. As one of your trusted longtime pals Felisa, I can only offer my love and understanding. I wish I could be there to cry with you. Jesse, hold on tight to those good memories and let any other stuff just go. Both of you ….LOVE eachother, you both know what disrespect feels like and I wish so much that neither of you ever feels that way again. Treat eachother well and hug eachother ALOT!! Soak up all the puppy love you can.
I love you both.
Tata, rest in peace dear man.
I’ve not known you well but I DO know that your girls loved you very much.
I pray for the peace of Gabriel’s wings for you.
May you rest in peace Uncle Allie.
Dear Felisa and Scott and all your loved ones. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have only good memories of my dear Uncle Allie and pray his soul will rest and travel in peace. I hope to attend his funeral in May to honor his life and his memory. May you be comforted among all those who mourn and may your father’s memory always be a blessing.
Love, Abby
Dear Felisa and Jesse, May you be at peace knowing that your Tata is in a place of peace and joy, He was a great man with many great acomplishments.
My prayers go to you both and may God shore you up with great power to make it through each day of your life. Never forget the Love he has to give. Love Cynthia
We will all miss you
We will miss you
Dear Felisa and Scott,
My wife Peggy and I were very sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. I spent so much time at Uncle Izzie and Aunt Eva’s house, when I was younger, as my Mother
Annie and Eva were sisters.
I was around when Ruthe and
Anita were girlfriends and
Ruthe kind of “adopted” me.
I remember the picture of
Allie, in the article, in the house and how he kind of
became a hero to me. I have very happy memories
of those times and of your
parents. Once again, our
deepest sympathies. Love,
Harold and Peggy
Miss you everyday that goes by tata !! Thank you for everything that you me about art I am applying it to my career and what a success I am becoming. I love you Grandpa!
Hey Tata,
Let me first start off with how much I’ve been missing you.
LOVE YOU GRAMPS THINKING OF YOU
Happy Veterans Day Tata,
If only you could see me today , You would be so proud of me. Thank you for your service I drive around with the wings of the air for sticker on my front windshield and supportive. I’m proud to say my grandfather served in the Air Force I’m going to do something nice with your metals for you I’ve been looking into getting different display boxes . Things of been really rough for mom and I but I know we will get through this I hope you’re smiling hey you keep an eye on me.
Dearest Private Richards, I had to send a note to you ingrate respect for the tremendous service that you so willingly gave to our country through three wars.
I’ve had the privilege of watching your amazing granddaughter navigate through obstacles and battles and coming out on the other end stronger and better each time. I send my sincere promise to watch out for her like a hall and if ever needed, step in and protect her just as you always did and would do! Happy Veterans Day Private Richards! Thanks for your example of how to be a leader and a true American!
Happy Memorial Day Tata! Thank you for your service I love you and miss you so much.
Love you Tata,
Just came across some photos of you holding me as lil baaaaby. Miss you, thank you for all of your sacrifices. Life has changed so much, since you’ve been around.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you Tata. I just want to say how much I love you and Honor you for your service. I recently showed my colleagues the Family Feud episode your guys were on, it is hilarious.
We all decided, that we are going to sign up for the casting on apply to be on the show… we are going to win just wait. Anyways I wanted to say I love you and miss you in honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow.
Keep looking over us Tata, we really need your protection right now.
LOVES YOU!
Moss you Tata! Just reminiscing on my bday. I know your keeping a careful eye on me . Thank you for your love and protection
Stopped by your page today…. love and miss you Grandpa. <3