Palen, Richard H, was born in Goshen, NY on June 17, 1940 as the youngest son of Susan and G Robert Palen. He is predeceased by both brothers, Robert and George Palen. "Dick" attended St. Patricks Military School in Harriman, NY and Bishop Moore High School in College Park, FL. He moved back to Orlando with his wife and soon to be child in 1968 when he went to work for Winter Park Tel and retired from Sprint in 2005. He was a volunteer firefighter for the City of Apopka for a number of years. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Lori and three children, Richard S. Palen, Veronica Harrison and Theresa Willis, along with five wonderful grandchildren, Christopher, Jacob, Grace, Michael, and Morgan. He passed into God's loving arms January 7, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations for Dementia research or Hospice would be a wonderful tribute for Richard's life.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Georgianna Ryan says
Lori -I was so sorry t hear of Dick's passing. My children have fond memories of our trip to Kelly Park Springs with Dick on our visit with you during our 2003 trip to Disney. I know he visited with my parents (his Uncle George and Aunt Helen Ryan) in Plattsburgh often when I was young and have memories of him with my cousin Dotty Peterson Verch in Monroe. I will make a donation to the Dementia foundation in Dick's memory. Sending you my love and caring thoughts, Cousin Georgianna Ryan, Glens Falls, NY
Keith Palen says
To Aunt Lori and my Cousins,I am deeply saddened by the loss of a man that had a profound influence on my life growing up. Uncle Dick was always there for me whenever I needed him. His example of how he unselfishly cared and helped others greatly influenced my way of thinking and acting towards others. He was responsible for helping me launch my Telecommunications career by getting me my fist job at Winter Park Tel. That helping hand gave me the start to an incredible career and has allowed Debbie and I to provide our family many opportunities in education and life experiences. Thank You Uncle Dick. Debbie and I have you all in our prayers and wish for the Lords blessings for all of our family during this time of need. My love to all,Keith