Native Rumsonite, Richard Sanborn, more recently of Neptune, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, Feb. 1. He was 69.

Richard fought a courageous and difficult fight with cancer for more than four years.
His strength throughout his battle has given his family the ability to stand by him in his final moments here.
Richard was born and raised in Rumson before settling in Neptune, where he raised his family. He worked his entire career as a union laborer on jobs all around the state.

“Richard lived a very humble and quiet life. He didn’t know any other way. As an amazing girl dad, he was outnumbered 4 to 1 with his wife and daughters. Richard was a man of few words, mainly because he never got a chance to talk with all his girls around. He loved watching his daughters, nieces and nephews play sports often cheering on the sidelines after a long work day. Home was by far his favorite place to be. He loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren, happy hour with his wife, and bird watching in the backyard. Richard could often be found outside with his biggest pain in the neck, his precious dog …
Loved ones of Richard Sanborn in his obituary
“His quiet presence will be missed by all who knew and loved him.”
Richard was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond and Bernice Sanborn; his brother, Robert Sanborn; and his in-laws, Ed and Peg Connor.
He is survived by: his beloved wife of 42 years, Cathy; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Katie and Jimmy Allen, Amy and Brian Boney and Maggie Sanborn; his cherished grandchildren, Emily, Juliana and James Allen; his brother Ronnie, sister Shirl, many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and so many nieces and nephews who he loved so deeply; and his most loyal companion, Wilson.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m., with a funeral service being held at 7:30, at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Route 35, Wall.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Richard’s name to St. James School in Philadelphia at www.stjamesphila.org
— Edited obituary prepared by family via O’Brien Funeral Home
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