Dick Falge was born February 6, 1935, in Cleveland, OH and passed away peacefully on August 29, 2015 in Carmel at the age of 80. He was raised by his parents, Frank and Rose Falge, who preceded him in death. The child of a military family, he and his brothers, Roger and Bob, lived in various locations, including Pearl Harbor during the start of World War II. He attended Piedmont High School where he played basketball and football and earned the “All County” award for football. He attended Notre Dame on a football scholarship and then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a proud brother of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He graduated from Cal with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and pursued his career as a CPA. Dick met his beautiful wife, Bitten, while attending Cal. They were married on June 29, 1957, raised five children, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2007. Bitten preceded him in death on August 9, 2007. He married Judy Joyce on November 22, 2008 and they lived in Carmel until his death. Dick and Judy enjoyed six years together and he treasured the addition of Judy and her three daughters, Brigid, Maggie and Andree, into his life.
Dick was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He touched so many lives with his gentleness and kindness. He was fervently devoted to the Catholic Church and spent much of his life attending daily mass, working with his clients at his CPA firm, volunteering his time feeding and clothing the hundreds of farm workers in South Monterey County, spectating at numerous events with his children and grandchildren, and enjoying golf games with many friends and family (Go Giants, Go Bears!)
Dick is survived by wife, Judy, and his children, Danny (Angela) of Carmel, CA; Maureen (Ken) of Lincoln, CA; Katie (Mike) of Folsom, CA; Mike (Diane) of Fresno, CA; and Greg of San Diego, CA. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Chelsey, Skylar and Lindsay Falge; Matthew, Chase and Brooke Vowell; Lauren and Natalie Smith; and Erin, Brenna and Tara Falge. His family was so very special to him and he treasured every moment with them.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bitten Falge Farm Worker Program, P.O. Box V, Carmel, CA 93921.
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