Richard John Basto

Richard ""Dick"" John Basto, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC died Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. Richard was born in Richmond, Virginia on April 22, 1924 to Rosina and Riccardo Leone Basto.

Richard proudly served his country during WWII in the US Navy aboard the USS Panamint. He returned home in February of 1946 and attended Hampden-Sydney College graduating in May 1950. It was here he met his love, Jean Meredith Turner, whom he married August 12, 1950. In 1961, he was transferred from Richmond to Winston-Salem where their four children were raised. Richard worked as a pharmaceutical representative for A.H. Robins for 25 years.

Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years and children, John (Susan), Jennifer Merritt (Jim), Roger and Christopher (Kimberly), 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael, and his sisters, Christina and Mary.

Visitation will be held at Forsyth Memorial Park, 3771 Yadkinville Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106 in the Mausoleum Chapel on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 11:00am to noon with the Memorial Service immediately following.
Special thanks are extended to the wonderful caregivers at Trinity Elms whose skilled attention, pleasant attitudes and beautiful smiles made his final days far more enjoyable.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hampden-Sydney College, General Scholarship Fund, PO Box 637, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943.

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