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Wake & Funeral for Ret. Det. Second Grade Richard W. Ware

Wake & Funeral for Ret. Det. Second Grade Richard W. Ware

The DEA regrets to announce the passing of Det. Second Grade Richard W. Ware, who passed away on February 19, 2024. He was appointed to the NYPD in 1958 and retired after 34 years of service. He was a Combat Cross recipient, a former DEA Delegate, a member of the NYPD Honor Legion, and a member of  the Oceanside Knights of Columbus. Det. Ware and his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary, are the parents of five children (including NYPD Det. Richard Ware and P.O. Michael Ware). They have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Wake

Thursday, February 22, 2024

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral Parish Center

29 Quealy Place

Rockville Centre, NY  11570

Funeral Mass

Friday, February 23, 2024

9:45 a.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral

29 Quealy Place

Rockville Centre, NY  11570

Burial will follow immediately at Pinelawn Memorial Park at Long Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the DEA Widows’ and Children’s Fund.