Richard Finch Nead
Jan 17, 1937 - May 21, 2023January 17, 1937 - May 21, 2023
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Richard Finch Nead
Jan 17, 1937 - May 21, 2023January 17, 1937 - May 21, 2023
Place of birth
Castleton (possibly)
Athletic achievements
Led Columbia Blue Devils to an undefeated season, inducted into Columbia's Hall of Fame
Education
Attended Manlius Prep School on a full two-year athletic scholarship, earned a bachelor's degree in political science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Military service
Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, trained Marines in flight instruction
Career
FAA-certified flight instructor, worked as a private contractor at the U.S.A.F. Aero Club's headquarters in Washington, D.C., flew for Eastern Airlines for 24 years
Hobbies
Pursued skiing and grape and berry farming at Nead Berry Vineyard
Family
Predeceased by parents and siblings, survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, grandnephews and nieces, and great-grandnephews and nieces
Services
Conducted privately at the convenience of the family
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Born on January 17, 1937
Castleton (possibly)