Richard Collins Lamos was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 2,1933. He graduated from High School and went on to study at Beloit College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He met the love of his life, Gayanne Marjorie von Boeselager during a snowball fight on campus. They were married at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Park Ridge, Illinois in 1954. Shortly after their marriage he served in the US army as a chemical engineer at Fort Detrick, Maryland. After a successful career at Dow Badische, he founded a professional recruiting firm until his official retirement.
Richard was blessed with seven beautiful children Richard (Mary), Margaret (Charles), Katherine, Karol Anne, John, Beth (Steven), Kristen (Juan). He had 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Lamos, his brothers Jack and Donald, his wife Gayanne and his daughter Katherine.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Windsor Gardens Cemetery, Dutton, Va. Memorial donations may be made to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, PO Box 1417, Gloucester, Va.  23061. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangements.
May he forever rest in peace