Richard "Dick" Arthur Bartholomew, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard "Dick" Arthur Bartholomew, Jr., age 61 of Centre Grove, passed away at home on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Richard was born and raised in Centre Grove, where he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grammar School in Millville, and graduated from Millville High School. Richard was the owner and operator of Richard's Well Drilling in Centre Grove for many years, until his retirement. He greatly enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was hunting or fishing. Richard also loved classic Rock music and spending time with his Springer Spaniel, Jake. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose 2488 in Millville. Richard will be sadly missed by his son, Richard A. Bartholomew III of Mullica Hill; wife Diana Bartholomew of Cedarville; one sister Paige Reed and husband Matthew of Centre Grove; one brother John Bartholomew and husband Daniel of Centre Grove; two nephews, Alex and Grayson Reed of Centre Grove; two stepsons, John Roesly and wife Erin of Cedarville, and Matthew Roesly and wife Ellen of North Carolina; one stepdaughter Jennifer Corley and Russ Henry of Cedarville; and eight grandchildren. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Richard A. Bartholomew Sr. and Mary Ellen (Warren) Bartholomew; and one brother, David Bartholomew. A special joining of Richard's family and friends, a casual outdoor Memorial Gathering to celebrate Richard's life, will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Eagle Manor, 806 Back Neck Road, Fairfield Township from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Directions to Eagle Manor can be found at www.eaglemanor.com/location. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to The Arthritis Foundation, online at www.arthritis.org or by mail, to The Arthritis Foundation, 555 Route 1 South, Suite 220, Iselin, NJ 08830. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Richard Arthur Bartholomew, Jr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Richard "Dick" Arthur Bartholomew, Jr.

July 24, 1954 - June 25, 2016