SALISBURY - Peter "Pete" Edward Richardson passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Born Dec. 31, 1949, in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Vaughn E. Richardson and Mary Jane McMonigal Richardson.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Connie Gibson Richardson; one devoted daughter, Dana Catherine Richardson; two sisters, J. Maureen McAllister and Vicki Heland and husband Ken; a special mother-in-law, Bonnie Gibson; two sisters-in-law, Catherine Reddish, and Anne Marie Kanwisher and husband Bill; brother-in-law, Vincent Gibson and wife, Melissa. He was a devoted uncle to Colin and wife Stephanie and Kevin McAllister, Hannah, Elijah, and Micah Reddish, Amanda and Mark Gibson, Sara, Catherine, and Laura Kanwisher, Ava, Eliza, Oliver, and Everett McAllister. In addition to his immediate family, there are so many people whose lives he touched.
Pete was a 1968 graduate of James M. Bennett High School and later graduated from Wheeling University. For 40 years, Pete owned and operated Pete Richardson Auction Sales in Willards. He credited much of his success to his dedicated team of employees. He was a member of the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board, Wicomico County Soil Conservation District, Past Board Member of Hebron Savings Bank, Life-time member of the Salisbury Gun Club, the Wicomico Yacht Club, Green Hill Country Club, Salisbury Elk's Lodge, Salisbury Moose Lodge, Maryland Standardbred Breeders Association, and the East Side Men's Club. Pete was an avid hunter, horseman, and fisherman, and Clemson Tiger fan. To all that knew Pete, he was mostly known as a legendary storyteller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Vaughn Richardson, Jr., and Michael Richardson. He will be sadly missed by his loyal pugs, Teddy and Winston.
A Life Well Celebrated service to honor Pete's life was held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, 11 a.m., at The Fountain's Conference Center, 1800 Sweetbay Drive, Salisbury. The Reverend George Patterson officiated. Family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Fountains Conference Center. Burial was private. Pete loved his community and donated to many different organizations. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the Pete Richardson Charitable Fund, c/o Melodie Carter at the Hebron Savings Bank, 543 Riverside Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801, allowing the family to continue Pete's generosity throughout the community for years to come. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.boundsfuneralhome.com