Richard is survived by his spouse, Barbara Nowak; his daughter Stacey Nowak and her wife, Chris; his brother Russell Nowak (Patricia), his sister Jean Nowak-Krupski and his brother Robert Nowak (Debbie); his grandaughter Kate Leeanne Halpin, his grandaughter Abbey Glenne Halpin and his granddaughter Shannon Grace Halpin.
Richard was preceded in death by his daughter Holly Nowak-Halpin.
A visitation for Richard will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes - Miller Place, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, New York 11764. A visitation will occur Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, New York 11764. A funeral service will occur Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, New York 11764. An interment will occur Monday, April 29, 2024 at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, New York 11933.