OLDSMAR, Fla. – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Richman, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at the age of 79.
Carl, the son of Morris and Toba Richman, grew up on Lewis Street in Portland. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard, and served during the Berlin Crisis.
As a young adult, he took an active role in his father’s scrap metal recycling business, learned the trade, and eventually took over the business as Richman Scrap Metal, which he ran for over 45 years. Carl met the love of his life, Recia, in 1964. They married on July 11, 1965, and shared many amazing years together enjoying holiday dinners with family, having picnic lunches, taking long drives together, boating on Sebago Lake and spending time with their four grandchildren.
Carl was a quiet, strong man. He was truly engaged in everything his wife, children and grandchildren did. He was supportive, and always encouraging. He was a gentle soul and was always kind and loving to those he came in contact with. Carl was always joking and smiling, even when you knew he wasn’t at his best. He had an endearing quality that truly set him apart from the rest.
Carl is survived by his loving, devoted wife, Recia, of 51 years; and his twin brother, Edward Richman.
He is predeceased by his older sister, Barbara Cooperstein.
He will be missed by his children, Michael Richman and his wife, Nicole, his grandchildren Mikayla and Tyler Richman of Gorham; as well as his daughter, Terri Richman Hinds and her husband, Jeff, and grandchildren Ethan and Miriam Hinds of Tampa, Fla. In addition, he will be missed by his large extended family.
Special thanks go to Suncoast Hospice in Florida for the loving care and support provided to Carl and Recia during the past few weeks.
Funeral services will take place Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave., Portland. After interment at Temple Beth El Cemetery, the family invites you to gather at the home of Michael and Nicole Richman, 56 Sydneys Way in Gorham, to celebrate his life. The family will receive friends following the services until Shabbat begins Friday evening, and will resume Saturday at sundown. Arrangements are in the care of The Jewish Funeral Home, Portland.
In lieu of flowers, we would
request that donations be sent to:
Temple Beth El
400 Deering Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
www.tbemaine.org/donations