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Richard J Klenkel 1928 - 1998

Richard John Klenkel Sr. of Glen Cove, Nassau County, NY was born on October 8, 1928 in Glen Cove, and died at age 70 years old on November 27, 1998 in Glen Cove.

Richard John Klenkel Sr.

Glen Cove, Nassau County, NY 11542

October 8, 1928

Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York, United States

November 27, 1998

Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York, United States

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Introduction

Richard John Klenkel was born to John Philip Klenkel (1903 - 1966) and Helen E. Goedecker (1907 - 1975). His father was born in New York and his mother was born in New Jersey. Richard had two siblings: Margaret K. and Louis A. Klenkel. Richard Klenkel married Doris Anne Ritter (1927 - 2016) on August 7, 1954 in Spring Valley, New York. They had three children, Richard Jr., Laurie and Suellen. See Richard J Klenkel: Obituary for a full description of Richard's life.
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1928

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October 8, 1928

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Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

Richard was Caucasian. His father was born in New York and his mother was born in New Jersey.
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Born and raised in Glen Cove, New York, Richard was a lifelong resident of Glen Cove, where he died at the age of 70.
Early Life & Education

After graduating from Glen Cove High School, Richard attended the State University of New York at Farmingdale, where he earned an associate's degree in heating and air conditioning.
Religious Beliefs

He was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where his funeral services were held.
Professional Career

After college, Richard worked for his father, John P. Klenkel, in the plumbing business and later joined Hawkins Cover Oil Supply in Glen Cover where he worked for 23 years. After leaving Hawkins, he worked as a plumber for New York Institute of Technology for the past 20 years. While employed at Hawkins and NYIT, he trained many of the younger men entering the trade. Richard was also a member of the fire department for 49 years and served as chief from 1986 - 1987. He was a member of the Fifth Battalion Chiefs Association and the Fire Police.
Personal Life & Family

On his World War II draft card, Richard was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. He had blue eyes, brown hair, and a "light" complexion. Richard married Doris Anne Ritter (1927 - 2016) on July 31, 1954 in Glen Cove, New York. They had three children, Richard Jr., Laurie, and Suellen. He was survived by three grandchildren. He was involved in the local YMCA for many years, volunteering his services by maintaining the pool. In 1975, he received the YMCA Man of the Year Award. He was also a member of the Glen Cove Lodge 580 Free and Accepted Masons.
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1998

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November 27, 1998

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Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York United States
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Obituary

RICHARD J. KLENKEL SR., EX-FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF Richard j. Klenkel Sr., a lifelong Glen Cove resident and former chief of the Glen Cove Fire Department, died at home November 27 of natural causes. He was 70. Mr. Klenkel was a member of the fire department for 49 years and served as chief from 1986 - 1987. He was a member of the Fifth Battalion Chiefs Association and the Fire Police. After graduating from Glen Cove High School, he attended the State University of New York at Farmingdale, where he earned an associate's degree in heating and air conditioning, said his son, Richard Klenkel Jr., of Glen Cover. After college, Mr. Klenkel worked for his father, John P. Klenkel, in the plumbing business and later joined Hawkins Cover Oil Supply in Glen Cover where he worked for 23 years. After leaving Hawkins, he worked as a plumber for New York Institute of Technology for the past 20 years. While employed at Hawkins and NYIT, he trained many of the younger men entering the trade, his son said. "Coworkers and friends who worked with my father over the years would often pull me aside and tell me there isn't anything he couldn't do. That he had more knowledge than anyone they've ever met," said his son, a former Glen Cove city councilman. He married in 1954 and as a wedding present for his wife, Doris, he built her a ranch home in Glen Cove. "He really cared about his family and the community. He was a very devoted man, he loved us, loved the family, he would do anything for anybody at the drop of a hat" his wife said. Mr. Klenkel was involved in the local YMCA for many years, volunteering his services by maintaining the pool. In 1975, he received the YMCA Man of the Year Award. He was also an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Glen Cove and of the Glen Cove Lodge 580 Free and Accepted Masons. In addition to his son and wife, surviving are two daughters, Laurie Hempton of Alexandria, Virginia and Suellen Galluccio of Glen Cove; a brother, Louis Kenkel of Bowie, Maryland and three grandchildren. Services were held December 1 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Contributions in Mr. Klenkel's memory can be made to the Glen Cove Fire Department, Glen Cove EMS of St. Paul's Church. - Newsday (Suffolk Edition) on Monday, December 7, 1998 on page 34.

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Richard J Klenkel lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 70.

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In 1928, in the year that Richard J Klenkel was born, Mickie Mouse was born! He first appeared in Disney's Steamboat Willie, along with Minnie. Although they were in two previous shorts, this was the first to be distributed. Steamboat Willie took advantage of the new technology and was a "talkie" - music was coordinated with the animation. It became the most popular cartoon of its day.

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In 1965, at the age of 37 years old, Richard was alive when on March 8th, the first US combat troops arrived in Vietnam. The 3500 Marines joined 23,000 "advisors" already in South Vietnam. By the end of the year, 190,000 American soldiers were in the country.

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Richard J Klenkel 1928 - 1998

Richard John Klenkel Sr.'s History: 1928 - 1998

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Personal Life & Family

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