Richard

Rash

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Richard Rash of Montauk, NY peacefully passed away at his home among his loving family.  Richard was born at home in Clayton, NY on November 16, 1937, son of the late Dorothy Carpenter, a homemaker, and Francis Rash, a professional musician.

After meeting his future wife, Rosemarie, on a blind date, they married 2 years later in 1960. They bought a home in Bayside, NY where they lived for the next 40 years raising 5 children. He was a positive role model for his children gifting them a strong knowledge of the arts, culture, and the importance of living life guided by your heart. These gifts were further passed down to his grandchildren.  He was a true gentleman in every respect.

Richard was a great connoisseur of the arts and culture. He made his living as a Linotype Operator with Local 6, but his great passion in life was creating art through painting and other mediums. He was an accomplished artist whose work was exhibited at notable galleries including Lincoln Center in Manhattan and Guild Hall in East Hampton. Richard was a reader of many books particularly those that explored the mind, past and present cultural and social ideas, greek mythology in particular, and great works written by the masters throughout the ages.  He translated many of these ideas into his art.

An avid lover of music and an audiophile, Richard loved may genres especially classical and jazz.  One of his children commented, "He would know in an instant if anyone had messed with his music equipment exclaiming, "Who touched my stereo?" We would all scurry away pointing a finger at one other."

Another passion Richard shared with his family was his love of fishing.  It was this pastime that led him to Montauk in the early 1960's.  Here, he was a surfcaster known and well respected by the local fishing community and a member of the Montauk Surfcasters Association and Long Island Beach Buggy Association.  Richard spent years camping on the beach with his wife in spring, summer and fall. He would frequently scan the oceans' horizon for circling birds that ignited hope of catching the elusive 50 pounder.  He incorporated all the energy and dynamic excitement of the outdoors he loved into his artwork.

In addition to his wife Rosemarie, Richard is survived by his beloved children, Catherine, Richard, Stephan, Christopher, Damian, and their wives, his grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel, Alex and William, and his nieces, nephews, and friends.  He is predeceased by his son in law Anthony. Richard is very much loved and missed.