WENDELKEN – Richard W. of Wantagh, NY on August 14, 2017, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Kathy. Loving father of Richard (Marianne), Eileen Pich (Paul), and Lori McAllister. Cherished grandfather of Bridget, Thomas, Julie, James, Katherine, and Shannon. Dear brother of Robert, Rosemary, Helen, Kathy, Gerard, Anne Marie, and the late John. Adored by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Proud US Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Post 1273 Wantagh, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (800) 873-6983 or www.Stjude.org Family will receive friends Thursday, 4 pm – 9 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:00 am, at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery. www.osheafuneral.com

Donations can be made in his memory to the: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl Memphis, TN, 38105 800) 873-6983 www.Stjude.org