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Richard E. Lubin

Richard E. Lubin, age 83, of Wilmington, DE, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 surrounded by his family at home.

Born in 1941 to Faye and Abraham Lubin of Wilmington, DE, Richard was a graduate of P.S. DuPont High School in 1959. After graduation, Richard served in the Delaware Army Reserve before being honorably discharged in 1966. He later attended Goldey-Beacom College of Business in Delaware before starting his career.  For 20 years, he worked as a buyer for Wilmington Dry Goods Co. After their closing, he began working for Fruit of the Loom as a Sales Rep for 10 years until his well-deserved retirement. He was an accomplished salesman, who won several Representative of the Year awards throughout his sales career.  Later in his retirement, he returned to the workforce at Galaxy Gymnastics, helping his daughter Hope in her family business.

Richard was such a family man, married to the love of his life, Susan for almost 60 years.  He had the best sense of humor and always had a joke up his sleeve to keep everyone laughing.  You could always count on a “What’s Cookin, Hunny?” any time you walked in the door. An avid reader, he never met a James Patterson novel he didn’t like. He lived a beautiful life, leaving behind the most amazing wife, children, grandchildren, and a great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Faye and Abraham Lubin, son-in-law George Kramedas, as well as his beloved basset hounds, Sadie and Pebbles, among many other cherished pets.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Lubin, daughters, Jayne (John) Williams and Hope Kramedas (late George Kramedas), son David (Beth) Lubin, as well as 7 grandchildren, Sara (Mike) Spivak, Megan Williams, Amanda Kramedas, Parker Lubin, Owen Lubin, Madi Lubin, Ava Kramedas, and great grandson Liam Spivak. He is also survived by his brother, Steven (Karen) Lubin, his cousin, Louise Briefman, sister-in-law, Phyllis (James) Feingold, brother-in-law, Gary Greenberg, and many nieces and nephews, and of course, Bailey the basset hound.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Temple Lung Center: https://www.templehealth.org/services/lung/about/giving-to-temple-lung-center

 

 

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Funeral Services

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Sunday, February 25th at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 am.  Burial will follow the service at the Jewish Community Cemetery.

Condolences

    Stephanie Feingold-Hodges writes,
    Dear Aunt Sue and Family, I am so very sorry about Uncle Richard’s passing. He was one of the funniest, loving, and kind guys! Always a hug for us. (A tight one) With open arms! Even thought I have been down in Florida for the last 28 years, I have always asked how you both were and the kid's. I remember everything from when we were kids and how loving and funny he was. Especially when he would always say “Sue” at the top of his lungs, if he didn’t know where you were. We were like let her go to the bathroom! Always calling for Aunt Sue (Aunt Sue you were his “Person”) he loved you so much and the kids. I honestly don’t remember a time when you were not together - it was a package deal!! His smile will never go away in my eyes. I can even hear him now! His laughter, kindness, and love for everyone, is especially family. May he rest in peace without pain. All My Love, Stephanie xoxo♥️
    02/23/2024 01:20 pm
    Jay Brady lit a candle and writes,
    Dick was one of the great guys you meet in your life. He will be missed by everyone, even by folks that did not know him. If you talked to him, he lit up your day, and you in turn made other people happier. Rest in Peace, old friend!
    02/23/2024 03:54 pm
    Norman Gershman writes,
    Sue and the LUBIN family, Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of Richard. May his memory be a BLESSING. Marilyn and Norman Gershman
    02/23/2024 04:10 pm
    Linda Seidenstat writes,
    Susan I am so sorry for your terrible loss of Richard. He was one of the best guy you could every know!’ May his memory be a blessing!!
    02/23/2024 04:12 pm
    Martin and Fran Markowitz writes,
    Our sincere condolences to Sue and the whole family. We hope the special memories of Richard will give some comfort as you mourn his passing. We send our sympathy at this difficult time.
    02/23/2024 04:38 pm
    Merle and Ron Cohen writes,
    A great man A great loss Always happy and made those around him happy. So blessed to have known him… May his memory be a blessing forever..
    02/23/2024 04:56 pm
    Michael and Felicia Berg writes,
    Our thoughts are with you. With much love, Michael and Felicia Berg
    02/23/2024 05:07 pm
    Kramedas Family lit a candle and writes,
    We sorry for youre lost. Let his memory be eternal.
    02/23/2024 05:50 pm
    Amy Burr and family lit a candle and writes,
    We are sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing. Richard was always in such a happy mood. Nothing ever seemed ti bother him. Always welcoming and trying to help the girls at the gym. He will be missed.
    02/23/2024 05:57 pm
    Dennis Smith writes,
    Hope. I am so sorry to see this news. I know how much you lived and depended on your dad. My hope is that sooner rather than later your memories of him bring a smile before the tears! Peace to you and yours.
    02/23/2024 06:00 pm
    Christine Commodari lit a candle and writes,
    I loved talking and laughing with Richard in the Galaxy office. He was a friendly, funny and easy man to be around. His smile was the best and he will be remembered for years to come. God bless to the entire family.
    02/23/2024 06:15 pm
    Emily Mitchell writes,
    May you find peace at your time of loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
    02/23/2024 06:15 pm
    Maddy Dean writes,
    Sending all my love and support from Australia ❤️
    02/23/2024 08:00 pm
    Frank & Vicki Yingling lit a candle and writes,
    We are so very sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories and know your Dad is in a better place. Heaven has gained an angel to watch over you. Sending you and your entire family hugs ! Frank and Vicki
    02/23/2024 08:08 pm
    Lois (Levy) Nachamie lit a candle and writes,
    Many are understandably and touchingly missing Richard. Us old timers are grieving Dickie. Susie, sending love to you and your whole family. Even though intellectually we all know every life has a beginning, middle and end, the end always knocks us for a loop emotionally. Richard brought so much love, light and laughter into the world. A bright, joyful, positive, fun light has left us. Sending love to all.
    02/23/2024 08:23 pm
    Arlene Toomer-Perry lit a candle and writes,
    May the love of God bring your family comfort and strength during this difficult time. I offer my prayers and sincerest condolences.
    02/23/2024 08:24 pm
    Sue and Shelly Barnett writes,
    Dear Susie, Jayne, Hope and David I have known Richard for many many years before I was married and even after and spent numerous hours with Susie and Richard staying at your home and living across the street from them.. anytime Richard took the kids somewhere fun he always included our son Brad, one time when they went to an amusement park on the way home Richard asked Brad to hold a package and when Brad looked inside he found a Philly pretzel and because he was hungry he ate it and when dick found out he was upset but told Brad not to worry about it and it was a standing joke for many years. We will miss Richard terribly and we will always be there for the family, btw, Susie is my dearest cousin who I will fondly be there for. I know Richard is looking down on you all and we will never forget him and his jokes.
    02/23/2024 09:57 pm
    Robin Dorfman lit a candle and writes,
    Susie, so very sorry. We have wonderful, happy memories of being with you guys. May Richard’s memory forever be for a blessing. Love, Robin
    02/23/2024 11:33 pm
    Ron and Diane Pogacj writes,
    So sorry for your loss. Richard was a good friend with a wry humor that always had us laughing. Our condolences to his family. We will miss him
    02/24/2024 08:36 am
    Michael berger writes,
    Sorry to hear great old friend. Michael Berger
    02/24/2024 08:37 am
    Keisha and Khloiey lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest condolences, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God get you through these grieving times. Love, Keisha and Khloiey
    02/24/2024 09:00 am
    Meryl Kauffman writes,
    My deepest sympathy. Such a sad loss to the family. May he have a safe journey to haven.
    02/24/2024 09:55 am
    Dickie Dubroff writes,
    Dickie & I were raised as children together living only a block apart on Adams street. Our mothers were the closest of friends and shared their experiences as new moms on a daily basis. As kids Dickie & I obviously were together a lot even back to times when our mothers would take us in our strollers for a walk around Cool Springs Park. We both joined the army reserves together and although we didn’t keep in touch regularly, when we did I could still feel that Dickie & I cared about each other and valued the history we shared.
    02/24/2024 02:01 pm
    Bob Stevens lit a candle and writes,
    Mr. Lubin’s son, Dave, and I worked together for 17 years and whenever my travel schedule took me to the Wilmington area, we would often go to see Richard and Sue – and of course, one of the beloved basset hounds. Many years ago, when Richard & Sue came to Pittsburgh for a medical appointment, we all went to lunch, followed by a tour of the city. What a fun day that was!! The Lubin family is blessed to have had such a wonderful man in their lives and I know that his memory will live on in their hearts forever.
    02/24/2024 02:09 pm
    Daniel K. Statnekov writes,
    My condolences to everyone in the Lubin and Greenberg families and especially to Susie for the loss of her husband who I've known since we were fraternity brothers at PS. May Dicky's memory be for a blessing to those who were blessed to have him in their lives through the years of Dicky's long and happy life and may he rest in peace. Danny Stat
    02/24/2024 03:12 pm
    Mike & Paula Richman lit a candle and writes,
    Dear Susie and family, we are so sorry to hear about Richard‘s passing. Truly great guy and an awful lot of fun. Great sense of humor and always showed his true love for you and the family. I know he will be greatly missed, but has left lasting memories from all he met.
    02/24/2024 05:25 pm
    Christy & Briley writes,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time sending you lots of love.
    02/24/2024 07:25 pm
    Cyndi Davis and family writes,
    We are very sorry for your loss. Hope, your father was always a joy to walk in to at Galaxy! He was always smiling. May you and the family remember the memories and good times shared. Thinking of you. The Davis Family
    02/24/2024 11:19 pm
    Mannie writes,
    Richard, I was just a remote acquaintance you had met at my uncle’s wedding. Nonetheless, you and Susan invited and welcomed me to your home, and did everything to make me feel as it was also mine. I was just an early teen, having never been so far away from my home and my parents for so long. You took me in and guided me. One summer became two, three, four and five… then it was also spring, fall and winter sometimes. My family grew forever when you made me a part of yours. Every time someone asks me, it takes a while to explain: “You have family in America?” “well… they’re not family per se but I call them family… they are family friends who became family.” I know I would not be where I am today if you had not welcomed me as you did. You changed my life for the better… and having met many people that knew you, I am not the only one. You taught me so much, beyond language and culture. To always look at the positive side of life. How to behave when facing adversity - “laugh it off, they’re not worth it sometimes”. How most things feel better with a joke. Your kindness, humor, leadership, helping hand, presence and love will always be in my mind and heart. May we meet again, may we laugh together again. In another life or beyond. I might even try that root beer you love so much when we do. Love you, Mannie
    02/25/2024 07:22 am
    Gene Abbott writes,
    My sincere condolence. Gone too soon. Gene Abbott
    02/25/2024 02:27 pm
    Carmella Selvaggio-Lynch writes,
    Dear Sue, I was so sorry to read about the passing of Dick. My deepest sympathy to you and your family — so many fond memories of him and Ed at Wilmington Dry.
    02/25/2024 06:48 pm
    Sue Thomas lit a candle and writes,
    R.I.P. now, Richard. You will be so missed
    02/25/2024 08:25 pm
    Sue Pratt Pikus writes,
    Dear Susie and family, So very sorry to hear about Dick. He was “One of a Kind.” I can’t even remember not knowing him. I never met anyone with such a fabulous sense of humor. Whenever you were around him you would be happy. I remember you visiting me in Florida and we had a great time talking and laughing. He touched many people with his kindness and his humor. All of these happy memories will always be in our hearts. Many, many hugs. Sue Pikus
    02/26/2024 01:45 pm
    Phylis Simione Williams writes,
    Sue, Hope and family I just read of Dick’s passing, so sorry. Thoughts and prayers with all of you. Phylis Williams ( Class of ‘59)
    02/28/2024 07:49 pm
    joyce richman lit a candle and writes,
    Richard, I really can't begin to put into words how deeply you will be missed !! We have been friends for 60 + years. I was honored to be in your wedding to your beautiful wife Susie who was my roommate at school. Thats how our frienship began and never ended all these years.....She always seemed to get us in trouble for something she planned...lol . But you know that !!! That was the start of a 60 + years friendship which I will cherish for the rest of my life. We all had so many fun times, some I can talk about and others just between the three of us.... Your were my buddy, my mentor, someone who always listened. You were like the brother I never had. You had such a funny personality, always making people feel good and willing to help with what ever. I truly will be lost without you. You were a wonderful husband, father and so loved by all your grand children and many many friends over the years. Till we meet again my friend and brother. Love you Big Dick as I called you and you loved it. Ha ha . We will still talk and I will try to keep you up to date. Love you, Joyce. I will try not to ask to many questions. Lmao. Xxoo
    03/01/2024 12:01 am
    Tom & Lamona Norwood writes,
    We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My wife Lamona and I both worked with him at the Fruit of the Loom Company. He was always very kind and a gentleman. Lamona would travel to visit accounts with him in and I would see him at at sales meetings in Bowling Green, KY. He won several sales awards for being a top performer at Fruit of the Loom and was always humble and appreciative of the recognition. His smile and good humor were contagious and everyone loved him. We remember him fondly and pray for Sue and his entire family. RIP ole friend.
    03/07/2024 06:57 am

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