Michele M. Richardson

Michele (Dillon, Burns) Richardson passed away on Sept 6, after a courageous 6 year battle with cancer. She was a devoted and beloved mother, grandmother, friend and leader. Michele was born in New Rochelle, New York in October of 1948. She grew up in Levittown, NY where she pursued ballet and figure skating. After high school she moved to the west coast for a couple of years before returning to Long Island. In 1976 she moved south to Florida where she spent the remainder of her life, enjoying the beaches, sunny weather and playing tennis and golf. After obtaining her Masters Degree in Micro Biology from Florida Atlantic University, Michele went on to head up the pathology lab at the Miami VA Medical Center where she worked until retirement. Michele was a lover of the arts, jazz and classical music, good food and wine. She is survived by her sister, two sons, a granddaughter and grandson. Due to the Covid crisis there will not be a formal memorial, we ask that if you wish, to please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her name.