(10/31/14) Richard Liebrich, 73, of North Kingstown passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at home. He was the beloved husband of Erika (Rusits) Liebrich for 53 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Frederic C. and Grace D. (Drew) Liebrich.
Mr. Liebrich was a Crew Chief for American Airlines for 39 years until his retirement in 2006. He served in The United States Air Force and was a graduate of Roger Williams University. He served as president of the Transport Workers Union and was a licensed pilot who flew Newport Aero.
He was the loving father of Mark S. Liebrich and his wife Gail of Chesterfield, VA, Laura L. Cantwell, RN and her husband James of North Kingstown, Paul R. Liebrich of Warwick and Beth A. Liebrich of North Kingstown. Cherished grandfather of four and great grandfather of one.
His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:30 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial, with military honors, will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 3-7 pm.
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