Richard Speer Cantwell
February 3, 1927 ~ November 10, 2013
Dr. Richard Speer Cantwell, age 86, died on Sunday, November 10, 2013 peacefully at home in Fairfax, Va. Beloved husband of Agnes Cantwell; loving father of Jeffrey (Carolyn) and Kenneth (Betty Kay Kindred); brother of Elizabeth Cantwell; grandfather of Kristen Nash, Ben, Hope, Anna, Joshua, Alison and Adam Cantwell; great-grandfather of Luna Nash. He was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from Georgetown University Dental School in 1954. He served in the Army and had a successful 37 year dental practice in Falls Church, Va. Richard was actively involved in competitive chess, winning a Virginia State championship in 1949. A long time congregant of Holy Trinity's crypt chapel at Georgetown University, Rich volunteered at DC's homeless shelters for over 25 years. He enjoyed golf, photography and travel. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 6-8 PM at Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va. A Mass to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, November 15th at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3901 Woodburn Rd., Annandale, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital Caring Hospice, www.capitalcaring.org
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My entire family is so sorry to hear that dear Doc Cantwell has passed away. He was the first person to hire me right after graduating from college in 1975. I worked for him as his dental hygienist for 11 or so years. He was not only a great dentist and employer, but such an intelligent, personable, funny and open person. We all had such good times working together in our office in Falls Church. He had so many interests that he shared with us- nutrition, chess, photography, golf,tennis, travel, etc. etc. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with Agnes, Jeff, Ken and all of their families.
My entire family is so sorry to hear that dear Doc Cantwell has passed away. He was the first person to hire me right after graduating from college in 1975. I worked for him as his dental hygienist for 11 or so years. He was not only a great dentist and employer, but such an intelligent, personable, funny and open person. We all had such good times working together in our office in Falls Church. He had so many interests that he shared with us- nutrition, chess, photography, golf,tennis, travel, etc. etc. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with Agnes, Jeff, Ken and all of their families.
My entire family is so sorry to hear that dear Doc Cantwell has passed away. He was the first person to hire me right after graduating from college in 1975. I worked for him as his dental hygienist for 11 or so years. He was not only a great dentist and employer, but such an intelligent, personable, funny and open person. We all had such good times working together in our office in Falls Church. He had so many interests that he shared with us- nutrition, chess, photography, golf,tennis, travel, etc. etc. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with Agnes, Jeff, Ken and all of their families.
Agnes, My condolences to you and the family. I saw the death announcement in the paper. Though I haven’t seen you and Dr. Cantwell since the dental practice on Arlington Boulevard was sold, I still remember you both and want to let you know that am thinking of you at this time. Dr. Cantwell, thank you and rest in peace.
Dear Agnes, from my Cousin Sabine I have got this link. So I heard that your husband Richard passed away. I send you and your Family my deepest condolence. We only met each other in 1979 at our home in Norderstedt, when you were on a Germany trip. Richard made Pictures from the Family Knull. My father Gerhard was still alive. When we look at this Memory-Foto you grow alive in our Imagination. Now we want to comfort you in your time of loss. Our thougts are with you. Love Karin and Henner