Richard C. Root
October 24, 2008
88, of Safety Harbor, formerly of Largo, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, under Hospice care at Evergreen Manor Retirement Home, Safety Harbor. He moved to Largo in 1972 from his native Erie, PA. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in WWII. He retired from the Tampa Tribune in 1985, and was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ann. Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Schuler, Safety Harbor; 2 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; & 3 great-granddaughters.Friends will be received Tuesday, Nov 4 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Interment services will be at a later date in Erie, PA.
88, of Safety Harbor, formerly of Largo, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, under Hospice care at Evergreen Manor Retirement Home, Safety Harbor. He moved to Largo in 1972 from his native Erie, PA. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in WWII.... View Obituary & Service Information