Richard W. Chase

RICHARD WILLIAM CHASE was born on September 25, 1950 to the late Katie Mae Chase and the late Richard Amos Chase in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on December 19, 2005 surrounded by loved ones at his home following a year-long battle with cancer. Bubbie, as his family and friends affectionately knew him, received his education at Edmondson High School in Baltimore, and in 1969 he began serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Baptized at an early age at the Wayland Baptist Church, as an adult Bubbie joined the New Psalmist Baptist Church. On May 5, 1973 he married Shirley M. Parham who lovingly cared for him throughout his illness until he expired. From this 32-year union two children were born, Danyell and Katie. He was an adoring and loving husband and father. In pursuit of his many interests, he attended the Arundel Institute of Technology for architectural design in 1977 and Baltimore's International Culinary Arts Institute in 1983. He was employed for many years at Baltimore's famous Haussner's Restaurant and was promoted to lounge manager in 1987. Over the years, Bubbie received much kudos for his excellence in the art of cuisine and fine dining while still enjoying his passions, mathematics and architectural design. Bubbie was very much the gentleman who got along well with everyone he met. He was quite a prankster and with a good supply of jokes on hand. During his illness, his wonderful sense of humor would always shine through with a chuckle or a smile. He loved visiting old neighbors, reminiscing with friends and would many times stop by just to up-lift, offer assistance, or just to sit and chat a while. Preceding him in death was one brother, Charles "Tubbie" Chase. Leaving to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Shirley; two daughters, Danyell and Katie; one granddaughter, Taylor; three sisters, Lureguis Paige, Selemar "Bonnie" Chambers and Alvette Chase; his stepmother, Christina Chase; four stepsisters, Bernice, Sherrie, Lisa, and Jean; three stepbrothers, George, Charles and Butch; six brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Richard W. Chase

September 25, 1950 - December 19, 2005