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Received word from his twin sister, Mysia Burns, that Thad passed away this evening. As more information becomes available this notice will be updated.
UPDATE 8/26/2020: There will be a Celebration of Life for Richard on Saturday, 8/29/2020 at San Jose Catholic Church 3619 Toledo Rd. at 1p.m. Social distancing will be in effect and masks are required. NO FLOWERS, please, at the request of the family.
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Richard Rochford
Thaddeus was a very kind and friendly person. He was always one of the neighborhood guys that had a smile on his face and was fun to be around and was infatuated with cars and motors. As time passed, Thad and I met each other again at the City of Jacksonville Motor Pool where he was a service writer and I with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department. When I brought my engine in for repair, there was that smiling face coming out to greet me. Thad thank you for being a great friend and a restful sleep until we meet again.
Jimmy Branch
I am adding some photos I received. For those that knew Richard was a NASCAR fan, this is why, he was a part of NASCAR for a time. He also drove the #57 car in the movie DAYS OF THUNDER.