Obituary of Richard Michael Nemchik

Richard Michael Nemchik, father of two children, grandfather of 5, and great-grandfather of 10, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2023, at the age of 92. He and his late wife, Lorraine Marie Nemchik, were residents of Delanco for over 60 years. Richard was born in Burlington City to Andrew and Theresa Nemchik on October 24, 1931. The youngest of 9 children, he grew up helping on his family’s farm until he met and married his wife, Lorraine, in 1953. Shortly after, Lorraine and Richard bought a home in Delanco, NJ where they raised their two children, Richard Jr. and Janet. He worked at National Gypsum in Burlington for 40 years operating heavy machinery. Throughout his life, Richard, a self-taught woodworker, enjoyed remodeling their home off Perkins Lane, making shelving and cabinetry, refurbishing lawn mowers and bicycles, and yard sale hopping every Saturday. He loved being outside--whether it was at the shore, in his backyard tending to his garden full of peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, or in his workshop tinkering with an old bicycle. If Richard was inside, he was likely playing cards, eating a cheesesteak, or reading, as he was an avid reader. In addition, his experience growing up on a farm instilled in him a deep love for animals. He passed away from complications of heart disease in his daughter, Janet’s, home in Virginia. Richard is survived by his son Richard Michael Nemchik II and his wife Rose, his daughter Janet Marie Lee (Nemchik) and her husband Dale, and his grandchildren: Richard Michael Nemchik III, his wife Kimberly and their children Matthew and Ethan; Amber Gardner, her husband Spencer and their children Mya, Liam, and Noah; grandchild Ashley Augustine, her husband Benjamin, and their children Brody, Bella, Bruce, and Banks; grandchild Jillian Willis, her husband Andrew and their daughter Isla; and grandchild Jesse Lee and his wife Kelsey. Viewing and memorial services will be held at Chadwick Funeral Home in Riverside, NJ on Monday, December 18th at 10am and 11am, respectively, with Reverend Aaron McCullough officiating the service. A private burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Cinnaminson, NJ at noon. Chadwick Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements.