Richard W. Johnson, age 74, of Hallandale Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on Sunday, June 3, 1945 to the late Stanley and Jean Johnson.
Richard grew up in East Granby, CT and graduated from Suffield High School in 1963. After high school he was drafted into the United States Army and fought heroically in the Vietnam War where he earned many awards including a Purple Heart.
After being honorably discharged from the Army and a short stint as a meter reader with the Hartford Electric Light Company, Richard began a 36 year career as a Video Service Coordinator, first with WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford, CT and later with WPLG Channel 10 in Miami, FL.
Richard was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed playing softball, basketball, and golf, but his greatest passion was baseball. Specifically the New York Yankees.
Richard is survived by his lifelong companion Gail E. Johnson, his son Stephen J Johnson and his wife Lori (Boh) Johnson of Las Vegas, NV, and sister-in-law Sandy Johnson of Tariffville, CT.
There will be no services for Richard, but feel free to sign the guestbook and share your memories of this fun loving man.
Arrangements made by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida, 33024, (954) 989-9900 in charge of arrangements.
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Trisha Chase (Cape Cod)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Stephen and Mrs. Johnson,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm happy you got to spend some time together. Thinking of you both.
💗 Trish
Shirley Hellandbrand (Tariffville,Connecticut)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Steve and Gail, so sorry for your loss. Hold on to all the great memories you had with your dad Steve. He will alway watch over you.
Dave & Betty Fisher (Murfreesboro, NC)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Gail, Stephen and family
Sending love,condolences and lots of happy memories from old T'ville.
Stephen, I'm glad you were there for your mom and time with your dad.
We send love
Michael Menendez (Westmoreland, TN)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Gail and Stephen,
My heart goes to you and Richie's extended family at this time of sorrow. We lost a good one.
Richie wasn't just my friend. He was my co-worker, drinking buddy, across-the-hall neighbor, Saturdays basketball team mate, media softball league team mate, Yankee fan as I am and he was Best Man at my wedding. Needless to say, he was a special kind of man.
May the Lord shine upon his soul. Rest easy buddy!
Suzanne Shattuck Cote (Lyman, ME)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
So sorry for your loss!!! Sending you prayers!!💕
Shirley Johnson Collins (37812 willingham ave., Dade City, Fl.)
March 19, 2020, 12:00 am
Dear Gail and Steven, So sorry for your loss. I had no idea he was sick.
Sylvia Troy (Hollywood Florida)
March 20, 2020, 12:00 am
My deepest sympathy to Gail, Steve and Lori. Richie was a special guy. He was a great friend and always made everyone laugh. We'll all miss him too.
Becky Jolly (LR, AR)
March 20, 2020, 12:00 am
Gail, Steve & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard was a good man. I don't have the words, but I found this online and wanted to share: Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim. I love you both like family and always will.
Sylvia Troy (Hollywood Florida)
March 20, 2020, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences to Hail, Stephen and the rest of the family.
Richie was a great guy and greater friend. He was my co-worker, neighbor and fellow sports buddy.
Rest easy Richie, rest easy.
Dorothy Stevens-Mincey
March 20, 2020, 12:00 am
May your many memories of Richard help sustain you at this most difficult time.
Sylvia Gurinsky (Davie, FL)
March 20, 2020, 12:00 am
To Gail, Stephen, Lori and Sandy: It was a pleasure working with Richie at Channel 10. He set an example for many to follow with his knowledge, patience and good humor. May you take comfort in your memories of him.
Butchie Gidvilas (Windsor Locks, Ct)
March 22, 2020, 12:00 am
My best bud from way back when, we had a lot of great times. R.I.P. Richie, R.I.P.
Debbie Ryalls Dube (Hartford, CT)
March 30, 2020, 12:00 am
Gail and Stephen, sincere condolences to you both. I worked with Richie at WFSB for many years and remember him with such fondness. He was a great friend and gave us, his softball buddies, so many laughs and great memories. May Richie rest peacefully.
Linda Jackson
September 19, 2020, 2:39 am
Richard, i loved him. He was the best Santa Claus ever!!