CAPT Richard L. Breckon USN (Ret) VP-4 1958 – 1961
As an Ensign in 1958, Dick Breckon flew with Crew 12 and worked in Navigation. As LTJG in 1960, he flew with Crew 3 and worked in Records and Reports. In 1961 he was a Lieutenant flying as PPC of Crew 3 and was the Communications Officer.
Captain Richard Louis Breckon, USN Retired, 86, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away January 25, 2021. He was born January 22, 1935, in Oakland, California, to Louis Anthony and Louise (Murphy) Breckon.
Richard served as a U.S. Navy pilot for 33 years. He was a graduate of the University of California Berkley Campus and obtained his PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School in 1972. Richard retired from Falcon Jet as Vice President of Engineering.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Judith Rawlins Breckon.
Survivors include wife, Ruth Anne Breckon USMC Ret. of Hot Springs Village; children, William L. Breckon (Diane) of Reno, Nevada, Theresa Bixby of Long Beach, California, Lori Gish (Tom) of Manhattan, New York, Michael Breckon (Dr. Denise) of Leonardtown, Maryland; Frances Breckon of Nassau Co., New York, John Breckon (Regina) of Pulaski Co, Arkansas; brother, Tom Breckon (Michelle) of Sacramento, California; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The service is scheduled for Friday, February 19th at 11:00 am. This will be a virtual service. The family and trustees do not desire anyone to endanger themselves or others by attending an in-person service.
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Larry HamesAVCM USN (Ret)
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager
database@vp4association.com
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