Richard Daniel Cardiff, Jr.

Richard Daniel Cardiff, Jr. - A native of Pennsylvania, WWII Navy and Coast Guard Veteran, former Teamsters Union Business Agent and Organizer, age 91 years, departed this life in Rohnert Park on February 12, 2008. Predeceased by Leah Cardiff, his devoted wife of 64 years. Loving father of Maryann Vossbrink (Stephen), Sharon Cardiff, Tomasita Hogan (Douglas), Richard Cardiff, III (Wanda), Monica Torkelson (Craig) and Suzanne Cardiff (Amy Levine). Grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 13. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. A Visitation will be held, Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Graveside Services with Military Honors to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma. Family and friends gathering to follow the services. Call 584-8583 or 658-0032 to RSVP. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Maryâ??s Chapel, c/o 3700 Spring Hill Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952 or St. Vincent de Paul Society, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma, CA 94952.