Richard Edward Southard

ROCHESTER, N.H. (VDN) — Richard Edward Southard, 49, formerly of Vicksburg, died peacefully at his home on November 27.

He was born in Plainview, NY, in 1976 to Peggy Moschella and Edward Southard. Ritch graduated from Wall High School and joined the Air Force. After his service in the USAF, Ritch later moved to Mississippi, where he began his career path in the casino industry. Ritch and his family moved to Rochester to be part of the opening team at the Lilac Club Casino. Ritch loved his work and being part of the team. In his free time, Ritch loved spending time with his family exploring New Hampshire and the surrounding areas in New England.

Ritch was preceded in death by his father, Edward Southard; his grandparents, Arlene Murray, Stanley, and Mildred Southard; and His Aunt, Anne Hill. His three children survive him- Emily, Richie Jr., and Paul, wife- Erin, mother- Peggy (Micheal) Moschella, brother- David Southard, sister- Holly Johnson Kees, grandfather- James T. Rossi Jr. (Audrey), many aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many very special friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, December 12, at First United Methodist Church of Rochester, 34 S. Main St., Rochester, NH.

In place of flowers, please make donations to the First UMC Steeple Fund or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which would be greatly appreciated.