Lester, Richard on December 27, 2019 in his 81st year. Beloved Husband of Barbara Lester (nee Rebel), Loving father of Rich (Mary), William (Gemma), Michael (Debbie), Robert (Sherri), Barbara (Jo), Carol Hrbek (Frank) and Lillian Occhipinti (Joseph). Caring grandfather of seventeen and great-grandfather of eight. Reposing Krauss Funeral Home, 1097 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, NY 11010, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral service at the Funeral Home, Sunday 3:30 PM. Closing Prayer 10 AM at the Funeral Home, Monday. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in Richard's Memory would be appreciated.