Richard J. Poland

Richard J. Poland, 89, of Cincinnati, passed away April 7, 2021. He was born February 18, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to James and Helen (Burns) Poland. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Tom. For over 50 years he attended and was fully involved with Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Dick enjoyed the outdoors. He especially liked walking nature trails at state parks during family reunions and strolling along the beaches of Florida looking for shells while on family vacations. Additionally, he was an avid reader. Upon graduating from St. Xavier High School, he went on to attend Xavier University graduating with a degree in accounting and later obtained his M.B.A. After college Dick joined the Navy and was stationed in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged and began his career as a Certified Public Accountant. He spent the majority of his career with Baldwin Piano & Organ company and retired in the early 1990s. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Martha, of 58 years, daughter, Martha Ann, sons, Mike and Rick, sisters, Helen (Bob) Potter, Mary Ann Poland, brother, Jack (Roz) Poland and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Ave. The mass will be live streamed via www.IHOM.org. Interment will immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, www.heartlandhospice.com or to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. To share memories or condolences with the family, please go to www.tpwhite.com. T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home serving the family.