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Richard J. Cory passed away December 24, 2019, survived by his adored wife and life partner, Cynthia, two daughters, Karen and Jan, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy, Richard went on to graduate from the Univ. of Miami Law School and his law career spanned 52 years representing Lloyd’s of London, CSX Railroad and Union Carbide as local and trial counsel. His public offices included City Attorney for Lauderdale-By-The Sea for 20 years; Fort Lauderdale Municipal Court Judge and U.S. Magistrate for Southern District of Florida. He practiced in all state courts, U.S. and District Courts of Appeal and Supreme Courts of Florida and United States. He also represented the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority in restructuring the downtown area.
Richard branched out to many business interests including office buildings, oceanfront properties, and numerous shopping centers in Florida and North Carolina.
He was Commodore of Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale and belonged to Pine Tree Golf Club, Hawks’ Nest and Pinehurst Golf Club.
In retirement, he and Cynthia travelled extensively to Europe, Canada and other countries.
As Abraham Lincoln said, “In the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years”. We will greatly miss him.
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Carol and Fred Braun - Friends
February 24, 2020, 1:15 pm
Cynthia, We are thinking of you and your family during this sorrowful time. We remember many enjoyable rounds of golf with you and Dick at Hawk’s Nest. Memories are the best gift. With Love, Carol and Fred