BERKELEY – A community is mourning the loss of Richard Foster II, who served as a fire police officer and EMT.
Foster, 75, was an EMT with the Bayville First Aid Squad. “He loved to help his community. He was part of the Berkeley Girls Softball League for about 20 years,” according to his obituary.
He was a Vietnam veteran who earned a Bronze Star three times. He achieved the rank of major in the Army.
The Bayville Fire Department posted on social media that he also served with the Ocean Gate Fire Department as a Fire Police Officer and Ocean Gate EMS as an EMT.
“He fought a good battle but unfortunately his work on Earth has come to an end and he is now with the higher power who has seen fit to call him home to rest from his labors. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Rich, we have it from here,” they said.
Loved ones posted memories of good times with him either with one of the squads or when he was a coach.
He and his wife, Lorraine Foster, have five children and five grandchildren.
A memorial service for family and friends will be offered on July 2nd, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, at the Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville. In lieu of flowers, please donate to: https://heroes.vfw.org/page/21776/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=homepage
