Background
Hernon, Richard Francis was born on July 14, 1940 in New York City. Son of Francis Augusta and Mary Columba (Francis) Hernon.
Hernon, Richard Francis was born on July 14, 1940 in New York City. Son of Francis Augusta and Mary Columba (Francis) Hernon.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Rutgers University, 1962; Master of Civil Engineering, New Jersey Institute Technology (formerly Newark College Engineering), 1969.
Construction engineer, New Jersey Department Transportation, Trenton, 1964-1974; fleet manager, New Jersey Department Transportation, Trenton, 1974-1976; county engineer, Hudson County, Jersey City, 1976-1980; director, New Jersey Transit Waterfront Transportation, Jersey City, since 1980.
President Rutgers Engineering Society, New Brunswick, 1977, Island Heights (New Jersey) Voters and Taxpayers, 1973-1975. Chairman Island Heights Planning Board, 1973-1975. Served to 1st Lieutenant United States Army, 1962-1964.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers.
Married Susan Teresa Hartnett (deceased January 1975). Married Jane Margaret Murphy, June 12, 1977. Children: Robert Elizabeth, Richard Junior, Patrick.