Richard Dearborn "Dick" Souren, devoted family man and life-long Christian, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Woodstock, Georgia. He was 85 years old.

Born on June 24,1939, in East Orange, New Jersey, Richard was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Souren. Richard attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree in 1961. His academic journey continued at Lehigh University, where he received a Master of Business Administration degree in 1968.

Richard dedicated much of his working life to Sequa Corporation, where he applied his technical expertise and leadership skills with distinction. He retired as Chief Operating Officer from U. S. Repeating Arms Company in 1996.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Richard was involved in his community and church. He served as a Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, New Jersey, and later became an active member of Roswell Presbyterian Church after relocating to Georgia in 2006.

From 1979-85, Richard extended his service to the public sphere as a member of the Board of Education in Roseland, New Jersey. His dedication to education and civic responsibility left a lasting impact on those he served.

Beyond his family, Richard's great passions were golf, music, and Corvettes. He was lucky enough to score a hole-in-one twice in his golf career. An accomplished musician, he played multiple instruments. He owned four Corvettes during his lifetime, one of which was a classic 1963 Stingray Coupe, that he brought home on their wedding day.

Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Madlyn Long Souren; their children: Thomas Long Souren and Susan Souren Bangs; daughter-in-law Katherine Souren; son-in-law Michael Bangs; granddaughters Abigail Bangs and Mary Bangs Nava; and grandson-in-law Eduardo Nava. He is also survived by siblings David Souren (Donna), Lee Souren (Debra), Elizabeth Souren Fischer (Eric), and sister-in-law Gail Souren Petrozelli.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Thomas Lee Souren and John Galian Souren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075. A reception in the church narthex will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Roswell Presbyterian Church Legacy Campaign or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.