Richard Lawrence Vanderhoof passed away on April 28, 2026, with his family by his side at 79 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1946, and was later raised on Long Island.

Richard joined the US Air Force in 1965, where he served for 20 years. He married his first love, Beverly, in 1968. Together, they traveled to many wonderful places that most people never experience, including around the United States, Europe, and Asia. His favorite places were Disney, Paris, and Austria, but most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family. After years of work, he eventually retired at 68. He spent the majority of his time raising a multi-generational family, collecting Disney memorabilia, watching movies, and tinkering around the house. He greatly valued the connection with family and joy in laughter.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Beverly Vanderhoof, son Michael Jon Vanderhoof, his parents Sheldon and Marion, brothers Wayne, Gene, and Thomas. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Bolte, granddaughters Alexis Vanderhoof Paterick (Robert), Heidi Bolte, grandsons Richie Vanderhoof and Michael Jr., great grandson Jackson Paterick. Also, his sisters Kathleen Schaefer, Cheryl Milano, Maureen Schollmeyer, and brother Robert Vanderhoof.

Services will be held at a later date.

• Second star to the right and straight on ’til morning
• Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away, and away means forgetting.
• Just always be waiting for me. – Peter Pan