Richard J. Ward Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-25T21:00:00
End: 2025-03-25T23:00:00
Location: Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc. - Rockville

We bid farewell to Richard J. Ward Jr. of Rockville, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 18, 2025 at the age of 71. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard J. Ward Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Richard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc. - Rockville (300 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, March 26th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Raphael Catholic Church (1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville, MD 20854).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FOACAS - Friends of All Critters at Shelters (https://foacas.org) where the Richard Ward Vet Fund has been set up in his memory to help with medical expenses for rescue dogs.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robert A Pumphrey Funeral Homes

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Mar 25

Visitation

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes, Inc. - Rockville
300 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

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Mar 26

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Raphael Catholic Church
1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville, MD 20854

March 21, 2025

Robin Ramistella wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences to Richard's family; his brother, Tim; his sister, Mary; his brother, Chris and his sons Colin and Ryan. Rich was a great friend during and after our years together at Villanova University. We miss you, Richard, but know you are embarking on your journey into eternal life to join your Mom and Dad and friends of ours. Robin "Ram" Ramistella”