72, lifelong resident of Bayonne, passed away on May 20 at Hoboken Medical Center. Richard worked as a custodian for many years at Our Lady of the Assumption Church until its closing. He was an active member of Robbins Reef Yacht Club in Bayonne. Richard was a father to Donald and his wife Kary, Kevin and Danielle Nese. A grandfather to Nicholas Suarez, Francesca Nese, Damian Suarez, and Chezaray Nese. Richard is also survived by his brother-in-law Ronald Mizerek and his niece Michelle Swick-Starbuck, and his nephew Keith Mizerek. Richard was predeceased by his parents Alphonse and Josephine (nee: Kelich) Suarez, and his sister Diane Mizerek. Funeral arrangements by MIGLIACCIO Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy Blvd.