Walter D. Richmond

Walter Richmond, 73, of Vineland passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Walt lived his childhood in both Vineland and Dividing Creek. He is a graduate of Vineland High School Class of 1968. After graduation, Walt was drafted into the US Army but joined the US Marine Corps in 1969. He became an aircraft structural mechanic and non-destructive inspector where he served 13 years of active duty leaving with a rank as a Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt). The next 12 years were honorably spent with the US Air Force Reserves working at McGuire Air Force Base in the Air Force Reserve Program retiring in 1995 as a Master Sergeant (Msgt). Walter proudly served 25 years total with the United States military.

Following his military retirement, he worked 17 ½ years for the State of NJ Department of Corrections working at both Southern State and South Woods retiring with the rank of Lieutenant in 2012.

Walt's hobbies include camping, gardening, and working on cars. He especially enjoyed the restoration of his 1955 Chevy and was a member of Nostalgia Knights Car Club. He was also a member of Cumberland Rifleman range and enjoyed shooting.

Walt is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia. He is also survived by his three daughters: Kelly Perez (Junior), Erin Bonsall (Matthew), and Shannon Nardi (Frank). He is the loving Grampy of six grandchildren: Brian and Victoria Hoadley, Alyssa and Avery Perez, and Salvatore and Rylee Nardi.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9th  at 10:00 am at Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Avenue in Vineland. Family and friends will be received through visitation from 9:00-10:00 am with burial to follow the service at the Cumberland County Veterans' Cemetery in Bridgeton.

In lieu of flowers, Walt has requested any donations be made to the St. Jude organization.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.