Richard Anthony Squares
December 13, 1936 – November 26, 2023
Richard Anthony “Dickie” Squares, 86, of Owings passed away November 26, 2023. He was born December 13, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA to Anthony and Rose (Casiello) Squares. Dickie moved to DC when he was 9 years old. He married Mary Lou in November of 1969, and they made their home in Owings. Dickie worked as an elevator mechanic for many years, retiring in 1997. Dickie loved music and taught himself to play the banjo. He enjoyed listening to old bluegrass and volunteering with WAMU channel 88.5 American University radio station during bluegrass programs where he was awarded volunteer of the year many times. Dickie also loved yard sales and collecting “junque” as he called it and cast iron. Dickie was a very generous man who enjoyed life to the fullest, he was one of a kind and did his own thing. He will be greatly missed.
Dickie was preceded in death by his spouse Mary Lou Squares. He is survived by his daughter Heidi Hyatt and her husband Rick of Owings, grandchildren Holly and Katie Hyatt, nieces Patty Secrist Turrell and her husband Tim of Huntsville, AL and Vicky Leddy and her husband Mike of Waycross, GA, nephew Rick Hunley and his wife Debbie of Front Royal, VA and faithful caregiver Geri Scholzen.
Visitation
Thursday, November 30, 2023
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Thursday, November 30, 2023
2:00 PM
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27 Nov 2023
5:27pm
I remember when Pat and I gave him his a shirt that read “ One of a kind”. But what a kind, generous one of a kind. Dickie, you helped make this world a gentle place.
City
Owings
State
Maryland
28 Nov 2023
8:37am
Heidi, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only met your dad a handful of times but I know the sound of his voice! If I am not mistaken I think he played music at one of my Aunt and Uncles 4th of July parties at their old house. Your dad will be with you always! Cherish your memories and your pictures! Love you!❤️🤗
City
Waldorf
State
MD
28 Nov 2023
6:22pm
Dickie was a great guy and friend. We met and I instantly liked the man because he spoke it like it is and was the salt of the earth. Your Dad will be sorely missed Heidi. He had a lot of wisdom to share with others and was truly a rare bird!!!
May he fly high in heaven 💐
City
Dunkirk
State
Maryland
28 Nov 2023
10:01pm
An interesting, loving, kind human being that made a tremendous impact on my life in the little times we spent together. Love you Mr. Dickie
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
29 Nov 2023
6:49am
Dickie has been a great neighbor for the last 18 years. He’s always been friendly, cheerful, and generous. When we first moved here from Olney, he came over and said “out here in the country, we kinda keep to ourselves” insinuating I was a city slicker lol. I laughed and told him this wasn’t country compared to where I graduated high school – New Hampshire haha.
We always got along great. I got a used banjo for my dad and Dickie set it up for me before I gave it to him. He enjoyed coming to our big backyard party’s in his welding hat. RIP Dickie.
City
Owings
State
Md
29 Nov 2023
8:16am
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dickie for the last 30 years, he had a heart as big as all outdoors. we had some good times going to bluegrass festivals. we would talk most every morning. he had a remarkable memory, the stories he could tell, from his childhood to his time in the service in Germany and his job in the elevator trade. I have many fond memories of him.
City
Owings
State
MD
29 Nov 2023
7:00pm
A very kind person with a heart of Gold. The McDonalds guys will miss him Ronnie and Jackie Smith
City
Owings
State
MD
1 Dec 2023
9:43am
I know the pain in your heart. It is always so hard to see your Dad pass away when he has been such an important part of your life. Keep all the good memories and it will help ease the pain.
Hugs, Rita Miller
City
Owings
State
MD
2 Dec 2023
2:42am
Heidi, Our fathers were very good friends. I remember your dad coming over early mornings to chat with dad about cars and listen to music. Your father was a very kind soul. I’m sorry for your loss.
City
MB
State
SC
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I remember when Pat and I gave him his a shirt that read “ One of a kind”. But what a kind, generous one of a kind. Dickie, you helped make this world a gentle place.
Heidi, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only met your dad a handful of times but I know the sound of his voice! If I am not mistaken I think he played music at one of my Aunt and Uncles 4th of July parties at their old house. Your dad will be with you always! Cherish your memories and your pictures! Love you!❤️🤗
Dickie was a great guy and friend. We met and I instantly liked the man because he spoke it like it is and was the salt of the earth. Your Dad will be sorely missed Heidi. He had a lot of wisdom to share with others and was truly a rare bird!!!
May he fly high in heaven 💐
An interesting, loving, kind human being that made a tremendous impact on my life in the little times we spent together. Love you Mr. Dickie
Dickie has been a great neighbor for the last 18 years. He’s always been friendly, cheerful, and generous. When we first moved here from Olney, he came over and said “out here in the country, we kinda keep to ourselves” insinuating I was a city slicker lol. I laughed and told him this wasn’t country compared to where I graduated high school – New Hampshire haha.
We always got along great. I got a used banjo for my dad and Dickie set it up for me before I gave it to him. He enjoyed coming to our big backyard party’s in his welding hat. RIP Dickie.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dickie for the last 30 years, he had a heart as big as all outdoors. we had some good times going to bluegrass festivals. we would talk most every morning. he had a remarkable memory, the stories he could tell, from his childhood to his time in the service in Germany and his job in the elevator trade. I have many fond memories of him.
A very kind person with a heart of Gold. The McDonalds guys will miss him Ronnie and Jackie Smith
I know the pain in your heart. It is always so hard to see your Dad pass away when he has been such an important part of your life. Keep all the good memories and it will help ease the pain.
Hugs, Rita Miller
Heidi, Our fathers were very good friends. I remember your dad coming over early mornings to chat with dad about cars and listen to music. Your father was a very kind soul. I’m sorry for your loss.