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Richard E. Willets

1934 - 2022

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Thursday

August

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Nolan Funeral Home, Inc.

5 Laurel Avenue

Northport, New York, United States

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Thursday

August

Visitation at Funeral Home

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Nolan Funeral Home, Inc.

5 Laurel Avenue

Northport, New York, United States

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Friday

August

Mass

11:00 am

Friday, August 12, 2022

St. Philip Neri Church

344 Main Street

Northport, New York, United States

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Friday

August

Final Resting Place

12:15 pm

Friday, August 12, 2022

St. Philip Neri Cemetery

Laurel Road

East Northport, New York, United States

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Scott Hammer posted a condolence

Monday, September 26, 2022

So sad to hear this news. Coach Willets taught me how to drive as my Driver's Ed instructor in 1972. He was a great teacher and a super nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.

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Rick Maier posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Coach Willets was my JV basketball coach for 2 years before he moved on to Varsity coaching. He coached with integrity, fairness and enthusiasm. For some reason, I still remember one of his favorite offensive plays called “Go Navy” from 62 years ago. My condolences to the Willets family. He was a good man. Rick Maier

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Jim “Bob” posted a condolence

Monday, August 8, 2022

So sorry for your loss. We had a long standing joke to call each other “Bob” from the old Crab Meadow Golf Course days (1980’s). Always a smile and a good laugh. Rest Easy, Bob! God Bless all! Jim McKenna

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Robert Dunwoody posted a condolence

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Hey Coach- Woody here. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to speak with you as though you were standing right next to me. I don't know if you remember but I hurt my leg playing football and you kept me on the team. I couldn't play very well, but you pushed me to the point where I finally made the first string squad. I think that happened because someone in your life pushed you to succeed in spite of your leg situation. Thank you for that! You helped make all us boys at the time into men with a future. Be seeing you soon in good time. Woody and the gang.

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Bob Procelli, NHS Class of '72 posted a condolence

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Coach Willets was a good coach and teacher and a positive role model for sportsmanship and good behavior both on and off the court.

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Rev. Ken Ronaghan posted a condolence

Sunday, August 7, 2022

I remember Coach Willets from my days at NHS in 1963. He was a good man, and I will always remember him. May God bless the family.. Rev. Ken Ronaghan, Monroe, LA.

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Richard Schmidt posted a symbolic gesture

Sunday, August 7, 2022

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As a member of the 1964 Varsity Basketball team Coach Willets always prepared the team for all aspects of the game and most of all we respected coach .He generated enthusiasm and vitality that motivated our team every day. RIP COACH

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Bill Sposato posted a condolence

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Coach Willets was my Senior year(1964) Basketball Coach at Northport High. Great competitive coach that always had a smile on his face and encouraging words of support to pass on. I respected his attitude and positive nature. He will be missed. I hated I wasn't able to connect with him in recent years on my visits to Northport. RIP Coach

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Tom Fisch posted a condolence

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Farewell Coach and Educator. And thank you.

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Heidi posted a condolence

Saturday, August 6, 2022

I don't even know how to start -except my condolences and prayers. His daughter and I met at 4 years old. Their house was a second home, around the corner from mine. Mr. Willets to me always had a smile and sarcasm beloved. He would take us wherever we needed to go. Vivid memories of him playing golf in front yard and thats how i remember coming over to visit :)

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Al Vitters posted a condolence

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Dick Willets was a highly respected Coach of our ‘63-‘64 Northport HS Varsity basketball team. He had genuine passion for the game and not only wanted to win but develop the skills and character of his players. He is fondly remembered and will be missed.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

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