Herbert R. von Recklinghausen, 68, passed away in the comfort of his Warren home. Born in Rochester, NY, on April 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Herbert and Erna (Papenfuss) von Recklinghausen. Herb was previously married to Renate (Priebsch) Pignatello.
Herb was a graduate of Rochester (NY) High School and continued his education at Buffalo University graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in marketing. Serving with the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, Herb went on to work for several companies before founding his own business, Dunhill Executive Search, which he remained a part of following his retirement. He has made Warren his home since 1991.
Herb is survived by his children, Steven von Recklinghausen and his wife Angela of Ridgefield, CT, and Michael von Recklinghausen and his wife Joanna of Barre; and seven grandchildren: Abigail, Marcus, Eric, Austin, Nick, Quinn and Owen.
It was Herb’s request that services be private. For those who wish, memorial gifts would be appreciated to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury.
