Obituary: Edward Alden Richards, Jr.

Obituary: Edward Alden Richards, Jr.

February 21, 1954 – September 14, 2025 Edward Alden Richards Jr., known to many simply as Alden or AR, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born on February 21, 1954, in Philadelphia to Alden Sr. and Lorraine, Alden was the oldest of five siblings. He grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, where his love for the ocean began. Alden spent his early years surfing alongside his brothers and friends, developing a deep connection to nature, adventure, and s…