THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED LIEUTENANT RICHARD DIDION. HE PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 1, 2022.

RICHARD JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON JANUARY 22, 1973. HE WORKED UNDERCOVER WITH THE CRIME IMPACT TEAM AND WORKED SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT BUREAU FOR SEVERAL YEARS. RICHARD RETIRED FROM COURT SERVICES EAST ON MARCH 31, 2000. HE CONTINUED TO WORK PART TIME IN COURT SERVICES UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2019.

HE WAS A VETERAN AND SERVED IN THE NATIONAL GUARD.

THE SERVICES ARE PRIVATE.

NO CONDOLENCES WERE REQUESTED.