Austin, Richard E. of Greenlawn on Sept. 5, 2009, 84 years of age. Retired NYPD and Town of Huntington Animal Control Officer. Beloved husband of Antoinette. Devoted father of Richard J. and Claire Ketcham and her husband Glenn. Loving grandfather of Christopher Ketcham, Jacquelyn Austin and Richard A. Austin. Reposing Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport. American Legion Post 694 service Tuesday 7:30 pm. Interment Thursday with military honors at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Visiting Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM.