He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. After his retirement from the service he enjoyed a long career at the US Postal Service. He was a member of the Azan Shrine of Harbor City as well as Harbory City Masonic Lodge #318.
He is survived by daughters Andrea (Scott) Houk and Suzanne Clay; 2 grandchildren, Kelsey (Michael) Krish and Dustin Loveday; and great granddaughter Rose Krish.
Richard was preceded by his wife Virginia Erwin; son Richard "Richie" M Veale, Jr.; mother Harriet Smith Veale; father Oran Dozier Veale; and sister Jeanette Daniels.
Richard was an avid football fan and had a dry but very funny sense of humor. He loved his daughters and swamp people. He enjoyed lunch with his buddies - Russ, Jim and Jay. They would frequent his favorite restaurant Kelly's Burger & Beer.
A graveside service for RICHARD will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 11:00 AM at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Veale family.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17