"So many fond memories of you and your mum hanging out together with the Scottish gang...Myself...Rhona and Helen...J know they are All looking down on us Joan ??"
In loving memory of
Veronica (née Keegan) Richardson
February 17, 1928 - January 24, 2024
Veronica (née Keegan) Richardson
Born February 17, 1928 in Terenure, Dublin Ireland. Died January 24, 2024, in Greece NY, suddenly at Unity Hospital.
Veronica was 95 years old. Veronica was born to parents Patrick and Mary (Feehan) Keegan. Veronica and Jack met in Arklow Co. Wicklow on the southeast coast of Ireland. Veronica married Jack Richardson on February 21st, 1950. They remained married for 61 years until Jack's passing on April 14, 2011.
Veronica and her daughter Joan immigrated to the United States in the summer of 1960. Jack immigrated to the United States in 1958 to prepare a path forward for his wife and young child. Veronica worked at various companies within the Rochester area, her last employment was with Eastman Kodak Company. Upon retirement Jack and Veronica returned to Dublin and divided their time between Ireland and the USA. They enjoyed many years traveling around Ireland, Europe, and the USA.
Veronica enjoyed traveling around the Finger Lake district in Upstate NY, tasting a sample of wine along the way. She also loved to travel across the US border to Canada, a visit to Niagara on the Lake was a fond get-away.
Veronica is survived by her only child, her daughter Joan. Her sister Delores (Dorrie) and many nieces and nephews. Extended family in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Wales, Canada, Alaska and USA.
The family of Veronica would like to thank the following: Dr. Yao Chen, Dr. Nathan Ritter, Dr. Jason Lyons, and the medical staff of Rochester Regional Health for their wonderful care.
Veronica's Funeral Service will be private. Veronica's final resting place will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mass will be said for Veronica at Whitefriar Street Church, Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again, may
God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Dear Mom,
Until we meet again, I will hold you in my heart, your loving daughter Joan.
Tributes
"Joan ... I absolutely LOVE the tribute for Mom R! She was a BEAUTIFUL LIGHT ... Her Presence Her Voice Her Spirit Her Soul I was so BLESSED to have had her in my LIFE! Sending all my LOVE to Mom R. in HEAVEN ... Patricia"
"Lovely tribute Joan. I am remembering our March 2015 cruise to the Caribbean with your mom and my dad. We had a great time enjoying the weather and the sights. It was a time for Eddie and Vera as brother and sister to reminisce about their family and their childhood memories of growing up in Dublin. Love to you Joan from cousin Miriam and family. "
"Joan we are so sorry to hear of your mam's passing she will be dearly missed we have some wonderful memories of your Mam and Dad down through the years sending you our deepest condolences may Vera rip ? Sending you Joan all our love Anna Sasha Natalie & Karla ??"
"Beautiful tribute Joan . We will always hold close the fun memories, the thanksgivings, easters and special times together ???? "
"Joan, what a wonderful tribute for your mom .The pictures are so heart warming and touching. I will treasure all of our trips and get togethers with Elsie and Veronica ?.we always had good laughs and good times ! She always sent us the most beautiful cards and wishes . She is lucky to have such a beautiful, caring daughter who took care of everything she needed always. Love always , Lorraine & Shaun and family ????"
" Tomorrow When tomorrow starts without me and I?m not here to see if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn?t cry the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn?t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, And each time you think of me, I know you?ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. And said a place was ready in heaven far above, And that I have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, For all my life I always thought, I didn?t want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good times and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. So when tomorrow starts without me, don?t think we are far apart, For every time you think of me, I?m right here in your heart. "