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Richard "Dick"
M Jacobson
May 7, 1923 — May 25, 2019
Palm City
Richard M. "Dick" Jacobson, 96, of Palm City, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
Founding President and CEO of Fashion Footwear Assoc. of N.Y., he enjoyed golf, and music, and had his own band during WW-II. He was one of the Founders of FFANY and QVC presents Shoes on Sale and has raised over $50 million for research and education of Breast Cancer
He flew more than 50 missions during WW-II and was stationed out of Barre, Italy, as a flight engineer.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Carole; daughter, Joanne (Edward) Corman of Palm City; step-daughter, Jill (Dean) Gardiner; grandchildren, Stephanie Corman, Stacie Fedan, & Steven Fedan; step-grandchildren Lia & Lexi Gardiner; & great-grandson, Hunter Jacobey Fedan. He was preceded in death by his son, William Jacobson.
Visitation Wednesday, May 29 th from 11:30 am in the Chapel of Treasure Coast Seawinds, 950 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, where a Funeral Service with Rabbi Matt Durban officiating will begin at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow at South Florida National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions as a memorial may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Drive, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
An Online Guestbook is available by visiting www,treasurecoastseawinds.com
Wednesday
Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday
Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Starts at 12:30 pm
Wednesday
South Florida National Cemetery
Starts at 2:15 pm
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