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Richard Adams Nininger

January 1, 1951 ~ January 1, 2022 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Richard Nininger Obituary

Richard Adams Nininger



(1929-2022)



Richard Adams Nininger was a lifelong New Yorker, architect, genealogist, and craftsman. He had a wry sense of humor and an unmatched wit.

Born in Bronxville, NY, Richard earned his BFA and MFA from Yale, served in the Marines (1951-1953), and enjoyed many trips to Europe.

Richard visited his grandmother, Marietta Jefferson and other family in Lowell as a child. Richard made his home in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and was a beloved member of his community.

He leaves behind three generations of nieces and nephews who adored him. Richard was buried in the Lowell Cemetery in Lowell, MA, among his ancestors. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Local arrangements by the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME LOWELL (978) 458-8768.



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