Family Mourns Passing Of Longtime Rowan Professor

Dr. Herbert Richardson (Herb), 85 of Danielson, CT, passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Herb was born on October 24, 1934, in Waterbury, CT. His family home was in Prospect, CT. He was the son of the late Calvin M. and Marie T. Richardson.

Herb graduated from Yale University with a Masters in Music. After serving in the Army for two years, he continued serving his country in the Army Reserves for four years. Herb had a very happy marriage with his first wife Christine for 34 years. Herb and Christine moved to PA. There, Herb continued his studies at Penn State, where he graduated with a PhD in History.

Living in Westmont, NJ, with their daughter Wendy, Herb became a professor at Glassboro State College (now known as Rowan University). He taught history for 32 years. His love of history thrived with visits to historical societies and helping his students with their projects.

Herb met many friends going to book and postcard shows enabling the growth of his business “Richardson Books.” Five years after his wife Christine died, Herb married his wife Beverly, sharing 21 loving years together. After retiring, 18 years were spent in Danielson, CT.Herb continued going to the gym.

For several years, Herb served on the curriculum committee, and he volunteered as an instructor of two historical courses in the Learning in Retirement (LIT) at Quinebaug Community College. He was a member of the Killingly Historical District Commission for a few years.

Appreciating music, Herb sang in the Concert Choir of Northeastern Connecticut. Herb leaves his wife Beverly (Bev), daughter Wendy Perez, and his sister Marie L. Anctil and husband Denis, two grandchildren Brett, Jr. and Alexis Perez and other nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will be held Friday, July 3, at St. James Church, Danielson from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Religious Education, 12 Franklin Street Danielson, CT 06239.