Richard Frank Whitney of Rockaway, New Jersey passed away December 23, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born August 26, 1946 to Frank James Whitney and Brita Eivor (Hirsh) Whitney in Rockaway, New Jersey. Richard was a graduate of Morris Hills High School in New Jersey. He married Elsie L. Scharff. He served his county in the United States Air Force. Richard worked as a mechanic. His hobbies included wood working and working on computers. Richard was of the Presbyterian Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie S. Whitney of Allen, Texas; son, Richard F. Whitney II of Arlington, Virginia; daughter, Melissa W. Letow of Plano, Texas; brother, James Whitney of Avon-By-The-Sea, New Jersey; sisters, Karen Degennaro of Rockaway, New Jersey and Jan Beale of Wharton, New Jersey; grandchildren, Gehrig Whitney, Gwendolyn Whitney, Graelyn Whitney, Gabriella Whitney, and Mason Letow.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. Whitney and Eivor Whitney; sister, Louise Whitney; and sister-in-law, Jill Whitney.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.