John F. "Jack" Richardson

Albany-John “Jack” F. Richardson, 93, entered into Eternal Life Monday, June 28, 2021 at home from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Albany he was the son of the late John F. Richardson Sr and Helen Bond Richardson. Jack grew up in Menands and joined the Navy after graduating from Watervliet High School. He played baseball for 3 years touring the country on a US Naval Baseball Team. After discharge from the Navy he continued his love of baseball playing in the Albany Twilight League for a number of years. Jack married the former Norine Nealon and together they enjoyed a beautiful family life. Jack was a man of many talents. The original “Jack of all trades.” He could fix anything thought to be “unfixable” and enjoyed all types of construction projects. Jack started a 40 year career with NY Telephone Company as a lineman and ended his career there as a senior real estate agent. He was a proud Roman Catholic and very active member of the former St. Teresa of Avila Parish. He was a daily communicant at Mater Christi Parish until his failing health kept him from attending daily Mass. Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Christina Dacosta for her excellent care and concern over the past year. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years; a daughter Mary Teresa Evans of Colonie; his two sons Matthew T. Richardson (Lisa) of Loudonville and David G. Richardson (Laura) of Cincinnati, OH; his grandchildren John Evans, Elizabeth Pierce (Daniel), Audrey, Nora, Matthew Richardson and a step grandson Caleb Mellon; he also leaves a sister, Marge Secor of Schodack, and a niece and a nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jack’s family Friday, July 2, 2021 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Funeral services Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 9:00 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the church from the parking lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; you can view the Mass at YouTube.com/C.ParishofMaterChristi The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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John F. "Jack" Richardson

February 3, 1928 - June 28, 2021