Shortell, Richard C., on September 21, 2015, 81 years of age, of Commack. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Richard & Lisa Shortell, Steven & Gena Shortell, Lori & Sam McElhaney, and Kathy & Ed Vowinkel. Caring grandfather of Christina, Alex, Miranda, Destin, Rebecca, Chase, James, Matthew and Lauren. Proud great-grandfather of Oakley. Fond brother of Ed and Tom Shortell. Proud Veteran of U.S. Navy. Owner of Glen Cove Power Equipment, Glen Cove, NY. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue Northport, Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday 11 AM, at the Funeral Home, Rev. James Watrude Presiding. Cremation private. Donations to VNS-Hospice Of Suffolk, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768, in his memory, appreciated.