"Yetta My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Please know I am thinking of you. May the love and memories you have shared over the years bring you comfort. Carol"
In loving memory of
Richard F. Sieben
May 6, 1932 - December 18, 2009
Portsmouth, RI - Richard F. Red Sieben, 77, of Park Avenue, Portsmouth, RI and of West Palm Beach, FL died Friday, December 18, 2009 at their home in Portsmouth surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Yetta Green Sieben. Born in Worcester, MA on May 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Curtis A.W. and Alberta Lagasse Sieben.Mr. Sieben received his B.A. in criminal justice from Salve Regina University. In 1987, he retired as a sergeant from the Portsmouth Police Department after 27 years of service. He also worked as a security guard for Newport Jai Alai for many years. Red enjoyed riding his motorcycle and many will remember him riding his motorcycle as the Keystone Cop in the annual Newport Police Parade. Besides his wife of fifty six years, he leaves his four sons, Mark W. Sieben and his wife Lynne C., David B. Sieben and his wife Bonnie M, all of Portsmouth, RI, Richard S. Sieben of Fall River, MA, and his former wife Susan M. Sieben of Portsmouth, RI, Darryl C. Sieben and his wife Martha E., of Portsmouth, RI. He also leaves his 12 grandchildren, Scott, Brian, Rebecca, Connor, Hannah, Lucas, Alexander, Nicholas, Julee, Timothy, Christina and Megan. Red is also survived by his sister Joan Silvia and her husband Leonard of Portsmouth, RI as well as many nieces, nephews and friends He was the brother of the late Ernest Sieben, Albert Sieben, Lawrence Sieben, Lois Kayda, Lorraine Brown and Beverly Plantier His funeral will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 10:00am in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.Calling hours are respectfully omitted Memorial donations may be made to the Portsmouth Ambulance Fund, 2300 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to Visiting Nurse Service Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
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"Yetta & Family, Just happened to be checking orbits and saw Richard's. Sincerest condolences to you all. We have many happy memories from so long ago. God's Peace"
"To the Seiben family, I remember your past relative as a boy growing up along with Richard Borden and Jesse Chaves. They were always nice and fair to the kids growing up in Portsmouth. That is probably why I chose law enforcement as a carrer. Sorry to hear of your loss. Artie Denman"
"I never knew Mr. S, but I had his grandchildren in class as their teacher at PHS and knew his children in my own time at PHS, and with such wonderful children and grandchildren he must have been a wonderful man and role model. My condolences and sympathies to all."
"My deepest sympathy to his wife Yetta, children, grandchildren and friends of Richard. Know that he is at peace and he did not leave without taking the love he received from each and every one of you."
"CONDOLENCES TO YETTE, DAVID, AND ALL THE SIEBEN FAMILY. HAVING DONE BUSINESS WITH YOU, DAVID, I HAVE TO SINGLE YOU OUT, BUT I COMMISERATE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
"Rick, Darryl and family: My sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Sieben. Hopefully at this difficult time you can recall the good times you had together. Allhe best, Skip"
"We were so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories of him comfort you in your time of saddness. ~ The Gardner Family~ Anthony, Jenn, Vanessa & Vincent"
"Rick We're so sorry to hear about the loss os your dad. Please know that your co-workers and friends at Raytheon have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers."
"Charlene and I are deeply sorry for everyone's loss. Uncle Richie was such a warm and loving person and he will be missed by all of us. Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers for Uncle Richie and the family."
"To remember "Red" always puts a smile to my face. There, was, of course, the antics of the police parade and his keystone cops motoryclce ride, but I will always remember a certain St Patty's Day parade in NYC. "Red" couldn't ride his bike in the parade because of regulations barring motorized vehicles. He did, however, get it on an elevator and up to the 15th floor of the hotel and proceeded to ride it up and down the hallways. I know, I was there toasting his efforts. Rest in peace old friend!!"
"The Family of Red, You are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.I am sure the memories you all share of Red are sufficient to ease the sorrow. Red,me and John Pierce along with many others attended the State Police academy in Barrington in 1962 before there was any academies for us locals.The school was fun due to Red and his easy going attitude towards life and his respect and friendship for us all. Then a successful career at Portsmouth for many years. From one "old guy" in Middletown to Sergeant Red-may the road be peaceful for you.the best to Mark! Robert and Pauline Gibson Middletown PD Retired"
"Dear David & Family, We are so very sorry to learn of the loss of you father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Please extend our sincere condolences to your mother, brothers and their families. May PEACE find it's way to each of you. Let this be a time of CARING, SHARING and LOVING those close to each of you. With Loving Care, Aunt Hazel, Barbara, Dallas,Karson & Connor"