Richard Sheinwald

Richard Alfred Sheinwald, 74, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Weaverville, NC.

Born in Boston to Alfred and Sylvia Sheinwald. Married Adrienne Victor 1971 – 1984. Married Joan Kobernick 1989. Attended University of Miami and ROTC. Photojournalist at Suffolk Sun and Associated Press.

Survived by wife Joan, son Roy, sister Susan Most (Ivan), brother-in-law Michael Kobernick (Michelle), brother-in-law Allan Kobernick (Sandra), dog Sammy, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by son David, stepson Matthew Collins, and niece Sarah Gittleman.

Photography was not only Richard’s profession but also his passion. Richard’s eye for composition elevated his work from craft to art. His colleagues  valued him as a mentor and respected him as a capable competitor in photojournalism. He was an award winning photographer in the NPPA. On most days he would read three newspapers before anyone else was out of bed. When admiring his parenting devotion, other parents and friends would often call him “Mr. Mom.” He expressed his plentiful love often in the form a surprise gift or trip; although he disliked being surprised and sometimes even thwarted others’ attempts to surprise him. Richard will be remembered for his story telling, wit and gift-of-gab. View Richard’s photography at Sheinwald.com

Services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 11:30 am. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to MannaFoodBank.org, CarePartners.org, or the Sarah Gittleman Fund at TMSforacure.org.

Smiling, laughing, loving, husband and father