Richard Edward Halsey, 76 of California, MD died November 12, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born April 30, 1936 in Greenport, Long Island, NY he was the son of the late Richard Francis Halsey and Kathryn Ann (Oberholtzer) Halsey.

Richard was a graduate of Shelter Island High School in Shelter Island, NY. Richard was a field service representative for Grumman Aircraft in Long Island and Patuxent River Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD for 31 years. He enjoyed working outdoors, flying model aircraft, and spending lots of time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed puzzles and watching game shows.

Richard is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie A. (Raynor) Halsey; his children, Valerie A. Wettengel of California, MD and Richard E. Halsey, Jr.( Marie ) of Leonardtown, MD; grandchildren, Bryan and Kelsey Wettengel, Ashley and Dylan Halsey and Daniel Soto; siblings, Douglas Halsey and his wife Paula of Hampton Bays, NY and Lucinda Griffin of Shelter Island, NY.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be in Shelter Island, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shelter Island Fire Department, P.O. Box 613, Shelter Island, NY 11964.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.