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Richard E. Root, an Owego graduate that went on to serve in the military and served for nine years as a Police Officer and Justice in Owego, N.Y., as well as other notable career accomplishments, passed away on March 14, 2024 and at the age of 99.<\/p>\n

\"Flags<\/a>

(Flag Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Although services were held in Santa Rosa, Calif., flags in the Village of Owego were flown at half-staff in honor of Root.<\/p>\n

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(Flag Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

You can read the full obituary at www.legacy.com\/us\/obituaries\/legacyremembers\/richard-dick-root-obituary?id=54671675<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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