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Richard A. Cobb, 84, of Norfolk

Richard A. Cobb (Altmeyer Funeral Home)

Richard A. Cobb, age 84, passed away November 14, 2023.

A native of Gardner, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Theresa M. Cobb.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Jackie Cook and Barbara Stalnaker and brother, James Cobb.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Cobb and wife Tammy; nieces, Denise Hilliard, Kasie Sharper, Colby Falls, and Jasmine Stalnaker; nephews, Ronald Stalnaker, Randall Cobb, Isiah Stalnaker and Colin Hilliard; and long time friend and colleague, Dr. Messaoud Bahoura.

Richard retired from Norfolk Public Schools as a French teacher and professor, where he spent his time at Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University.

He loved to travel to Canada as well as the Vatican in Italy.

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