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Michael Richardson

  • July 13, 1949 - November 26, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“Mike was one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure to meet. He was a neighbor of mine when we were in our teens. He was always the gentleman. ...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: LAVENIA WITHERSPOON - Paterson, NJ

“Sorry for loss, The Saunders and Barnes Family. ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Alyson Saunders - Germantown, MD

“Rosa I am truly sorry for your loss. Mike and I had many conversations that I still remember. I pray God will comfort you in your time of sorrow. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Gary Suber - Paterson, NJ

“Rosa I am truly sorry for your loss. Mike and I had many conversations that I still remember. I pray God will comfort you in your time of sorrow. ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Gary Suber - Paterson, NJ

“Rosa I am truly sorry for your loss. Mike and I had many conversations that I still remember. I pray God will comfort you in your time of sorrow. ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Gary Suber - Paterson, NJ

“Mike it has been a long time since we have seen one another, I remember the times that you told me that one day I would be somebody and get my life...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Yolanda (Brockington) Thomas - PA

“Man Unc' If I'd have known my visit with you on the 24th was to be the last time we'd speak person-to-person, I would have stayed longer, despite...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Darren E. Canady - Antelope, CA

“Mrs. Richardson I was very much saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I worked together for N.J. Bell,Bell Atlantic,Verizon for a number of...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Joe Constantino - NJ

“Rosa, I love, and respect you, and your family, I feel like I am a part of the family and missed the home going for Mike...continue to be strong God...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Dorothy Washington-Wells - FL

“I always enjoyed the brief conversations Mike and I would have over many years when we would unexpectedly see each other. My condolences on his...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Juan Harris - East Stroudsburg, PA

“Mike...rest in peace ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Steven Barbee - concord, NC

“To Mrs. Richardson & Family My prayers are with you, God Bless. ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: phyllis pittman - paterson, NJ

“mae god be with you and family. Irene ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Irene Carmichael - orange, NJ

“My prayers go out to the Richardson family, may God Bless you during this sad time. ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Lorenzo Nichols, Jr - FL

“To the family, God be with you in this moanful time. Just remeber The good times you had with Mike. ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Mildred Heyman - Paterson,, NJ

“The Good Lord gave me a wonderful brother, now He wants you back, A big void will be left in my life, But i know your in a much better place,...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Dave Canady - Paterson, NJ

“To The Family You have my deepest sympathy, my prays are with you and your family. He will be missed. ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Charlene Witherspoon - Paterson, NJ

“He will be missed. ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Terri - Augusta, GA - Friend


Michael Richardson was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 13, 1949, the fifth child of the late Samuel and Cathryn (Canady) Richardson. He moved to Paterson at an early age and was reared by his special parents, the late Robert and Ola Mae Daniels. He received his education and guidance under their care. After 35 years of employment with Verizon Telephone Company, he retired. He experienced three years of retirement. He met and married Rosa (Singletary) Richardson in 1980. Michael Richardson of Paterson, NJ shed his earthly garment of don his heavenly robe on Saturday, November 26, 2011 after a short illness at St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. He leaves to cherish memories, his wife, Rosa C. Richardson, son, Gregory Crockett, daughters, Lateefa Richardson and Regina De Loach of Little Falls, NJ, grandchildren, Brianna M. Crockett, Aniliyah H. Richardson and Alex William De Loach of Little Falls, NJ, brothers, David Canady of Paterson, NJ, and Clarence Richardson of Hopkins, SC, godchildren, Teshon Hayes of Maryland, William Singletary and Latisha Singletary of Paterson, NJ, sisters-in-law, Mavle Richardson of Hopkins, SC, Rebecca Poindexter, Coretha Singletary, Venita Joyce Singletary, Celestine Singletary and Shawn Singletary of Paterson, NJ, Anna S. Thomas of Chesapeake, VA and Anita P. Singletary of West Orange, NJ, brothers-in-law, Gene (Sam), James Ervin, Robert, James LM, Joe Lewis all of Paterson, NJ and Eddie (KB) Thomas of Chesapeake, VA, his special long time friends, Wallace Hayes, Dee and Ross, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.