Richard D. Zwitzer

Zwitzer, Richard D.
Terrell, NC: Richard D. Zwitzer, 77, of Terrell, NC, went to his resting place on September 5, 2008.
He was born to Harry and Margaret Cooke Zwitzer on May 12, 1931. Survived by his wife of 36 years, Nanci Arnold Zwitzer. Dick was an outgoing man, father of three children, Jay Zwitzer, Andrew Zwitzer and Barbara Youngling and her husband, Ed; he was also more than a step-father to Steve Arnold (Dawn), Richard Arnold (Amy) and Christine LeVey (Dean). His wife and he enjoyed their children and grandchildren, Whitney and Rachel Zwitzer, Will Youngling, Samantha LiDestri, Timothy and Jordan Arnold, Melissa Arnold and Julia LeVey.
Following his service in the Air Force, Dick's life was one of competition. He competed with motorcycles winning hill climbs and motocross, road rally cars winning the 1971 MONY (Michigan Ohio and New York) series with his 1971 Volvo and going on to sail boats to win championships in New York with his Shark Catamaran "Cat Sass". From there he went to a Monohull Freedom 21, "Fire Drill" and again took the club championship at Canandaigua Yacht Club in New York's Finger Lakes.
While accomplishing this he served two terms on the Yacht Club Board of Governors, was active in the Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua helping with food drives, toys for tots, the spaghetti supper on Election Day and his favorite, conducting a monthly bingo game for senior citizens.
He raised the awareness of the Salvation Army when he served on their board of directors and got the Canandaigua Yacht Club involved by lining up bell ringers for their Christmas Kettle Drive. He also served a spaghetti supper to those bell ringers at his home on West Lake Road in Canandaigua, NY.
Dick was owner, operator of Best Motors in Rochester, NY. He had taken over the business from his father who began as a motorcycle repair and sales shop in the 50's. From there he went from motorcycles, including the beloved Indian, to autos. He sold and serviced several brands and became the exclusive Volvo dealer of Rochester, NY. In 1995 he sold his dealership and began a new career. He assisted his wife with her business of a mini storage facility. When they sold that business it was time to begin traveling. They brought a motor home and traveled the USA seeing all but four states. Each destination gave them more friends and memories. He was always ready for a challenge and gave each of them his very best effort. The challenge of brain cancer that struck nine months ago made him more determined but his body failed and he wanted so much to overcome that obstacle too. If anyone wishes to have the thrill of life that Dick Zwitzer had, they are only wishing for the best.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 9 at St. Therese Catholic Church with Rev. Donald M. Ward, S.J. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contribute to the Hospice facility of your area, the Humane Society, Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Zwitzer family.