In Memory of Rich Hardford ~ TNet Member

[timbobwey]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

Scubasteve,
I am very sorry for your loss. I've always loved reading his posts, he truely was an inspiration to all of us coin roll hunters. I've known Mr. Hartford for over 2 years on the forum now, and it feels like I have lost a friend. My prayers to your family.

 

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Rich Hartford




Posts: 4340

Member Since
Nov, 2008

2011 Finds
6x War Nickels
1x Buffalo Nickel
1x Mercury Dimes
66x Roosevelt Dimes
2x Canadian Dimes
0x Washington Quarters
15x WLH
12x Franklin
46x 1964 Kennedy
161 x 40% Kennedy​

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Richard J. Murzin, Jr., 57, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Brigitte (Palmans) Murzin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, (April 16, 2011). Born in Hartford on May 16, 1953, he was the son of Gloria (Villano) Murzin of Wethersfield and the late Richard J. Murzin. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, U. S. Air Force and the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a police officer in Hartford for 16 years, retiring in 2002. He and his son, Ian, were deployed on 9-11 to secure the waters off New York City. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation twice. He enjoyed historical war gaming, was a member of the NRA and a staff officer of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Richard was a founding member of the Department Homeland Security. Including his wife, Richard is survived by his children: Stephen A. Murzin and his wife, Kimberlee of Seymour, Ian G. Murzin of Hartford, Nadine R. Murzin of Wethersfield and Nadia M. Murzin of Wethersfield; and his seven grandchildren: Karlee, Kaysee, Jade, Ashton, Nathaniel, Alena and Lilyana. He is also survived by his brother, Dominic D. Murzin of Arlington, TX; his sister, Julie A. Murzin Keough of Wethersfield; three nephews: George Keough, Thomas Keough and Daniel Murzin; and several extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will leave Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, for an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.​

 

[RIcoinhunter]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.He had lots interesting posts.

 

[$ilver$urfer]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

So sorry, shocked and saddened to hear about your dad. Rich, you were an inspiration to us all, God Bless and thanks for everything!!!

HH,

$ilver$urfer

 

[BillyOceansEleven]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

Sorry for your loss. I'm new here but after reading 40 pages of posts and seeing his posts and comments so often I feel like I knew him. God bless.

 

[wharghoul]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

He will be missed.

 

[d2arcing]

Re: R.I.P. Rich Hartford

Obediah sends his regards, he liked Rich and had plenty of good coversations

 

[FIRE310]

God Speed Rich

 

[enamel7]

I am so sorry to hear this Steve. I always enjoyed his post and when we would pm each other. He is definitely going to be missed. My condolences to you and your family.
Gilbert (aka enamel7)

 

[silvercop]

i am deeply saddened by this news. rich and i would pm each other almost everyday, especially when the boxes were good. we would also share war stories. he was a retired police officer and i am a current police officer.
my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
rest in peace brother.

Bryan (aka silvercop)

 

[fistfulladirt]

I'm stunned, I will miss Rich and his wit. D

 

[65gt350]

Steve,

Sorry for your loss. Your Dad joined this board shortly after Silver Fox passing and at least for me helped fill the void that he left and made this board enjoyable to visit. I will miss his posts and humor.

65GT350

 

[47thelement]

Steve -

Your father was well respected here. He was one of the best. We thank him for his contributions to our hobby and our country.

You are in our prayers,

The47thelement

ps I will forward this info onto Piercesdad, I'm sure he will want to know.

 

[diggummup]

Steve,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family in this time of tragedy and loss. Your dad was a good guy from what I knew of him on here. He will be missed. I am truly sorry for your loss. Godspeed Rich

 

[ArkieBassMan]

I always looked forward to his posts - both for the finds and his witty sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[Jeep]

Godspeed Rich and my condolences to the family

 

[WormtownFJR]

My condolences. I will miss his posts and stories on this forum.

 

[maine_Jim]

Sorry to hear this news, very sad. I always enjoyed Rich's posts filled with wisdom and humor. One of the good guys has moved on. Thanks for letting us know. My evening won't be the same...

Maine_Jim

 

[hammered]

I just saw this, I'm sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family


Respectfully


hammered

 

[treeslayer]

In the short time that I new him on this forum, I learned alot about the ways of coinroll hunting. His posts will be missed. I wish you and your family the best . God bless. Brian.