Richard J. Allen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard J. Allen of Cary, NC and formerly of Goshen NY, died Jan 6, 2021 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth and his daughter, Geri. Rich was born March 15, 1939 in Teaneck NJ, the son of Raymond and Josephine Allen. He is survived by His wife Betty; his daughter Geri Allen Jablonski, his favorite son-in-law, Michael; 3 beautiful Granddaughters, Lindsey, Hannah Jo, and Gracie; and his in-laws, Candy and Kim Jablonski. He was predeceased by his father Raymond, mother Jo, brothers Ray and Pat, and sisters Lil, Dot and Bunny. Rich retired from Western Union after 24 years as a Manager. This allowed him to continue his love of friends, family, and pool parties on a more regular basis. His often-frustrating passion for the Yankees and Giants dictated what events he chose to host or attend based on gamedays. Rich was a longstanding member of the Middletown Elks, a former active member of the Goshen Volunteer Ambulance Corp, and a retired member of the Town of Goshen Planning Board. Rich supervised yearly camping trips for the neighborhood kids which grew to an outstanding 45 plus size by the time he finished. Truth be told, this trip may have been more for the dads then for their children. All those fathers predeceased him and met him at the gate with a beer and a Grand Marnier with plans to camp some more. Rich will be fondly remembered most of all for his infectious laugh, (sort of a chirp chirp snort) and one we heard frequently as his sense of humor thrived among those he loved. A loveable klutz, he often found himself in very messy situations which frequently ended with a new injury. He loved to repeat his tales, and those will live on as material for future roasts. A memorial mass will be held on January 14th 2021 at 11 AM at St. Andrew the Apostle Church Fellowship Hall, 3008 Old Raleigh Road, Apex NC 27502. Inurnment will be at the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name, to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Richard J. Allen

March 15, 1939 - January 6, 2021