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Richard Burkhardt, Sr. age 73 of Blackwood, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Dept. of Veteran Affairs Community Living Center in Philadelphia.

Mr. Burkhardt was born in Camden and spent his early years in Brooklawn. His home had contributed to the manpower of this great nation and upheld the ideals of our American freedoms in the U.S. Navy during 1967 - 1971. 

He worked as  Boilermaker and made his career at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. 

Mr. Burkhardt is the widower of his late wife, Caroline (nee Harrison), and is survived by his son, Richard Jr.  He was predeceased by his children, the late Michelle Burkhardt and the late Amanda Garamano, the late. Mr. Burkhardt is the proud grandfather of; Zack & Tyler Burkhardt, Brittany Winters, Edgar, Manny and Lidia Garamano. He is survived and will be sadly missed by hsi siblings Mary Ann Zearfoss, Bernard, James & Michael Burkhardt. His brothers, the late Larry, predeceased Rich, the late John and the late Bobby Burkhardt. 

Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to gather with the Burkhardt family on Friday, July 28, between 10:00 am and 11:00 am at Creran Celebration Etherington & Creran Funeral Homes 700 Powell St. Gloucester City where a remembrance ceremony will take place at 11:00 am. A graveside tribute will immediately follow at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. 

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