Richard A. Dante

Dante, Richard A. “Dick” of Ronkonkoma, NY on December 24, 20-16 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jean. Devoted father of John (Marian), Richard (Alicia), Maria Nuzzi, Perry Fairchild, Scott Fairchild and Nancy Watts (Billy). Loving brother of Jeanette Darmanin and the late Edmund. Loving grandfather of 7.

Reposing Moloney’s Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 132 Ronkonkoma Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY where a religious service will be held Wednesday. Funeral Mass Thursday 10AM at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Ronkonkoma, NY. Entombment Washington Memorial Park, Mt. Sinai, NY. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. www.moloneyfh.com. In lieu of flowers donations in Richard’s name can be made to Long Island State Veterans Home: Make checks payable to Stony Brook Foundation and mail to Long Island State Veterans Home, Community Relations, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790-3300.