Richard John Trott, 93, of Florence passed away May 27, 2016 after an extended illness. He was born in the Bronx, New York City on April 18, 1923. He moved to Dover Plains, New York and attended Dover Plains High School. Richard served in the United States Navy on the USS Lake Champlain during World War II. He worked at I.B.M. Poughkeepsie, New York for many years. He then transferred to I.B.M. in Raleigh, North Carolina. After working at I.B. M. for 38 years he retired and moved to New Port Richey, Florida. In 2005, he and his wife Rosemary moved to Florence, Alabama.
Richard was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, the Loyal Order of Moose, 50’s Plus and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, traveling and working in his garden. He especially enjoyed Big Band Music and Ball Room dancing.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 9-10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a mass of Christian burial to follow. Officiating will be Father Roy Runkle. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park with military funeral honors.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Rosemary Ann Trott; his parents, Edyth and John Trott; brothers, Edward, Harold, Robert, Oliver and Donald Trott; sons, Dennis and Michael Shay.
He is survived by his son, Keith P. Trott (Maggie) of Clarksville, TN; daughter, Cheryl Trott Ferzoco (Steven) of Florence; grandchildren, Catherine Ferzoco of Florence, Kimberly and Nicole Ferzoco both of Boston, MA, Kevin Ferzoco of Rochester, MN, Keith D. Trott and Diana Trott Edwards both of Florida, Aaron Shay of North Carolina, Brittney Shay of New York; daughter-in-law, Carol Shay of Southport, NC; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. E. Holden and Dr. Patricia Auxier , Gentiva Hospice and all the wonderful caregivers for the excellent care given to and the happy times shared with our father.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 or call1-800-272-3900, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
