Richard F. Kay

Richard F. Kay aged 97 years, of Englewood, FL and formerly of Honesdale, PA, departed this life on September 20, 2024, in Englewood.

He was a son of the late Wendell H. Kay and Irene (Brennen) Kay and was born in Niagara Falls, NY.

In his early years he attended public schools in Niagara Falls. A World War II era veteran he entered the US Navy in 1946. After his honorable discharge, he graduated from Niagara University with a degree in Accounting. He was also a captain of the University Golf Team.

Following graduation, he was employed by Moore Business Forms, Inc. as an accountant. He maintained his employment with Moore until his retirement as National Purchasing Manager.

During his early years at Moore, he met Anne Golden, and they subsequently married. Their family life was shared in Niagara Falls, Lewisburg, PA, Honesdale and Glenview, IL as Richard received promotions at work.

He is survived by four children and their spouses who benefited from his selfless example and advice: Wendell (Karen)Kay of Honesdale, Patricia Kay (Robert Przywieczerski) of Hagerstown, MD, Kelly Kay of Englewood and Mary Clare Kay (Ronald Mantley) of Brewster, MA. Richard is also survived by six grandchildren: Brennen (April) Przywieczerski of Hagerstown, Sean Przywieczeski of Alexandria, VA, Shea Przywieczerski of North East, MD, Dr. Susan Granquist (Timothy) of Honesdale, Kevin Kay (Dr. Elyse) of Honesdale and Maureen Mezick (Vincent) of Honesdale, and eleven great grandchildren. Richard is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who enjoyed his wise counsel and unconditional affection. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne M. Kay and by their children, Bridget A. Kay and Byron T. Kay.

Richard was the last survivor of 9 children as he was also predeceased by his sisters Rosemary (Bud) Stefik and Irene (Francis)Quinn. His brothers were Robert (Mildred), Thomas, William (Jean), Durward or “Woody” (Joyce), Donald (Joyce) and Wendell B. (Marianne). He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mildred Kay. Although he chose accounting as a profession, Richard was proud of the fact that his father and his brothers Bob, Woody, Bill and Don were all PGA golf professionals. He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Mary (Golden) Seager and her husband, Richard Seager.

Always public spirited, Richard served as a volunteer as Chairman of the Wayne County PA Housing Authority, Chair of the Northeast Shippers Association, Chair of the Honesdale Borough Civil Service Commission, Honesdale Biddy Basketball coach and as a co- founder of Honesdale Missy Basketball. Together with his dear friend, William Lalley, he was one of the first lay lectors at St. John’s-St. Mary’s R.C parish in Honesdale. Anne and Richard participated in many parish fundraisers and activities, supporting their church community and the Honesdale Catholic School.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Honesdale, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Honesdale. Friends and family may visit Hessling Murray Funeral Home, 428 Main Street, Honesdale on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorial donations consider Honesdale Biddy Basketball Association, Honesdale Missy Basketball or a charity of their own choosing.