Richard Kleiner
Obituary

Richard Kleiner was born in Jamaica, New York, on November 20, 1957, and passed away in Queen Creek, Arizona, on October 23, 2026, after living with dementia.

Richard was a quiet man with a sense of humor who enjoyed joking with the people around him. He loved his wife and children deeply, and some of his happiest times were spent traveling and vacationing with his family. Creating memories with the people he loved was an important part of his life.

Richard had a passion for sports, especially golf, football, and baseball. He was a devoted Jets and Mets fan and enjoyed following his favorite teams. He also liked going to the casino and playing poker. Professionally, Richard worked in HVAC and took pride in owning his own company, an accomplishment that reflected his hard work and dedication.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Kleiner; his daughters, Dawn Williams and her husband, Wayne Williams, along with their children, Makena and Quincy Williams; Lori Varsell and her husband, Andrew Varsell, along with their children, Ryan and Kaitlyn Varsell; and Patricia Kleiner. He is also survived by his mother, Ethel Kleiner; his sisters, Karen Olson and her husband, James Olson, Eileen Veltri and her husband, Michael Veltri, and Linda Matejko and her husband, Ron Matejko; as well as his nieces, nephews, and their children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kleiner.

Richard will be remembered for his quiet humor, his love of sports, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the many trips and memories he shared with his wife and children. Above all, he will be remembered as a devoted husband and father whose family meant so much to him.