Birth date: May 1, 1940 Death date: Sep 3, 2016
Richard V. Graf, 76, of Kirkville, NY (formerly of Rochelle Park, NJ) passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2016. Richard was born in Geingen/Brenz, Germany on May 1, 1940 to Richard and Lina (nee Braun) Graf. A devoted Read Obituary
My most sincere condolence to Wife & Family His perseverance and sincerity was always evident, and add that to his talents and he was a remarkable man.... I remember him telling me about an experience with a transmission in Africa it could be a script for an adventure movie Rip my friend ....
My heart is heavy to know that Pr. Graf is no longer with us but I have many fond memories of him and that he was a wonderful man. The love and support that our family received from Pr. Graf and his family was incredible. I remember he was excited to marry my husband and I because he was retiring and we would be his last marriage to officiate. What impacted me more is that he said to my sisters and I that he was very proud of us and how we overcame so many obstacles in our lives to become the women who we are today. For that, the Nunez family is ever grateful to have known him. My heart felt love and condolence to Betty, David, Tom, Peter and family.
Alejandra & Agustin Medina and family
He has left behind a legacy of a wonderful life lived. A kind and generous person, always there to lend a hand. A blessing to his wife and children.
What a truly wonderful man. I have only fond memories of him while I was growing up in the Paramus congregation. His dedication to his family and his faith is an example for everyone. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Graf family.
Jay Young
I remember the first time I met him many, many years ago at the Manhattan church. He was there to fix the church organ as he did in so many congregations in the Tri-state area (and who knows where else!) when organs were not electronic but had tubes, bulbs, etc. I was amazed at how he knew what was wrong with the organ. I was sure he could fix just about anything! :)
With heartfelt sympathy to Betty and the entire family for their loss (and ours) and with gratitude and appreciation for his many years of serving God and His Children.
With prayers for peace and comfort,
Pat & Angel
Betty and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michael & Marie Batz
There are so many feelings and emotions at this time to lose a dear friend too early. My heart and my prayers are with you Betty and all of the family. Shared memories, where to start. From the innumerable hours he spent, with your help Betty, developing computer programs to make life easier for his blessing bearers and all the rectors to the phenomenal investments of time, energy and resources to make transmissions a reality. But most of us know many of those stories because he told them often :). But what touched me deeply and created in me an eternal thankfulness to have worked with and known this special man, was the many, many sacrifices he made (although he would never say they were sacrifices) to help others. I recall many very late nights having trouble with a program he developed to do the service schedules. Of course he was the first one I called. It was not enough to try to talk me through it and tell me he would come when he had a chance. That chance was always that moment, no matter what the time, and I am sure no matter what he had to leave undone at home, with family, business or personal comfort. I don't think he ever just "relaxed". If his body wasn't going, his mind was. Just don't say, "I don't think that can be done". Those words were not in his vocabulary. I am so thankful that I had the privilege to know him and work with him and to know his noble, faithful partner Betty. Prayers for you and your dear family will always be there.
We are so sorry for everyone's loss and pain you are all in our prayers and thoughts. With much love The Gallagher Family
