Roy Richter Obituary

Roy T. Richter of Bronxville, New York passed away on October 3, 2023. Roy proudly served in the NYPD for 33 years, retiring as a Deputy Inspector. For the last 12 years of his law enforcement career, Roy was elected president of the NYPD Captains Endowment Association, representing more than 780 active and 1400 retired uniformed commanders ranked from Captain through Deputy Chief. After his retirement from the NYPD in 2020, Roy continued his career as an attorney and consultant, counseling retired NYPD members on retirement planning and specializing in labor, tax, and estate planning. Roy positively impacted the lives of countless police officers throughout his career with the NYPD. He led coalitions and successfully negotiated multi-year bargaining agreements that added a 10% boost in compensation for members. He passionately lobbied for the passage of the Zadroga bill, a 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed in 2010. In addition to his illustrious career with the NYPD, Roy was involved in many volunteer efforts including the Manhattan Small Business Alliance, the Board of Directors of the Breezy Point Cooperative, the NYPD Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Sandy victims, and the New York Fraternal Order of Police, Law Enforcement Lodge 911. Roy was one of nine children born May 19, 1967, to Eileen and Roy J. Richter and raised in Brooklyn and Queens. He was a graduate of St. Francis College and Fordham University School of Law. He attended the Police Management Institute at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Roy leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Maryanne, and daughters Rachael, Rebecca, and Sarah. He is also survived by his father, Roy J. Richter, sisters Kathleen Turnbull, Virginia DeLuca, Christine McDermott, Irene Richter, and brothers Paul Richter (wife JoAnne), Stephen Richter, John Richter (wife Yvonne), Peter Richter (wife Claire), and many nieces and nephews. Roy was rarely found without a smile on his face. Some of his favorite pastimes included playing tennis with his wife, exploring the world with his daughters, going on runs around Breezy Point, and lighting up every room with his sense of humor. Roy would give you the shirt off his back and consistently went above and beyond for both his family and friends. He will be profoundly missed by all. Visitation will be held Monday, October 9th, 2023 at Andrew Torregrossa & Sons Funeral Home at 2265 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn from 2 - 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial to honor and celebrate Roy's life will take place on Tuesday, October 10th at 12:30 PM at St. Thomas More Church at 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard in Breezy Point, NY. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, to consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude. org).