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Debra Bonini House
September 3, 2022
I will never forget Richie, and he will always be in my heart. I remember him as a kind and loving friend to all.
Nicholas Chalmers
April 5, 2020
Hi Rich. I found you through the inspiring music of your son. Because of you, he is creating music that fills my life with meaning. Thank you for being there for him, he is a light, and you are an important part of that, touching others. God bless, my friend.
Rob Miccio
December 28, 2009
Why am I not surprised.....
That about 1000 people went to Rich's wake
That the church was packed
That I never saw such a cross section of people, of all ages. sobbing uncontrollably.
Why was I not surprised? Because I've known him from almost day one, being his cousin, about 3 years older. Those of you who knew him later, the guy was ALWAYS like that, what a blast we all had back in "the day"!
Amy, Ricky, Maura, Aunt Ann, and cousins, you are all an inspiration to me, the way you all bravely plowed through those hard days.
Rob Miccio
Mitchel Sklar
November 24, 2009
Dear Mitarotonda Family,
My name is Mitchel Sklar. I played baseball with Rich in Valley Stream, his father Lou was our coach. I have very fond memories of both. We also played basketball together at Howell Rd. I remember Rich as one of the really sweet kids from my childhood. I now live in Weston, CT and coach baseball, what a small world, and how wonderful it would have been to meet up again on the ballfield.
My deepest sympathies,
Mitch
Wayne Biondi and Family
November 22, 2009
To the Mitarotonda Family:
I recently heard the news of Rich from the VS North High Alumni group. I am saddedned to hear the news. I knew Rich through his Brother Bob, and had the pleasure of making his aquaintance; he was a fine man, humorous and kind. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Family.
November 13, 2009
Hello
I had the honor of meeting Rich a few years back. I worked for the FLC and Rich had this account. What a wonderful man was Rich , funny ,smart, personable , simply a wonderful man I weep at the knowledge he has passed. God needed a smart and personable leader for other things, and knew where to go . Rejoice in his selection.
Sarina Manfre
October 20, 2009
Dear Mitarotonda Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man. Rich always had a smile and a warm hug everytime I would see him. I have been a friend of Louise and her family for many years. I pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
Larry Cantwell
October 7, 2009
Maura, Amy and Rickey,
I had the pleasure of knowing your husband and dad for the past 13 years and have nothing but fond memories of him. He had a great sense of humor and was always able to laugh at himself as well as at the jokes of others. He will be dearly missed but will live on in the great memories we have of him.
Rusty Briante
October 7, 2009
Maura, Amy (Erik) and Ricky, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and my very dear friend.
I'm so glad the last 12 years of my life have been with your father working hand in hand as his secretary.
I watched Ricky grow from a dear little boy to a handsome talented young man. Amy earning her teaching degree and hired as a teacher in a small neighborhood school where my neice and nephew attended.
I will always remember your father as the best story teller. He had all of us in Towers Perrin laughing and crying at the sametime.
When Rich raised over $100,000 dollars in less than 90 days for his favorite charity "Andrew's Army" he told me that was what he wanted to do in his retirement years raise money for children's cancer research.
The last voice mail I have is from your Dad on September 1 at 7:00 am saying to me "Rusty I got Ricky to college, I'm in the hospital in Boston, Maura is with me, there still is hope." He was a fighter to the end.
The office will never be the same without your Dad. I miss all his calls asking where is "Tee Time" today.
Thank you for making me feel like part of your family.
God bless you and your whole family.
May we always stay in touch.
Love, Rusty Briante (Rich's Secretary)
Jeff (Gus) Gossweiler Class of 73
October 5, 2009
The Mitarotonda Family my deepest sympathy is with you.I know your loss is great. I have nothing but fond memories of Rich . Rich always had a joke a laugh or a funny story . Rich would bring a smile to everyone's face , always a pleasure to be around . Those thoughts and memories will live on . My prayers are with you .
Michael Piacente
October 2, 2009
Maura, Amy & Ricky:
Rich will always be in my heart. I will never forget how he helped me & all the laughs we had since the first started working together at FSJ back in 1985.
Phillip Johnson
September 17, 2009
I am very sad to hear of Rich's passing. I have worked with Rich over the past 15 years. Rich was an outanding individual and I was honored to call him my friend. My prayers and sympathy to the entire Mirarotonda family.
Arlene Orenstein
September 14, 2009
To the Entire Mitarotonda Family:
I have known your wonderful, husband, father, son, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law, neighbor for a brief 7 years. What started as a professional business relationship bloomed into a friendship par none. Without any equivocation I can say that Rich was and is my friend. It did not surprise me to read his obituary, great father, great sense of humor, loving husband, because Rich and I chatted about life in addition to work. When he became ill, I encouraged him to continue chatting. Lucky me! He did several times during his battle. Most recently, one month ago, where he and I spoke early in the am. Rich expressed how excited he was to be taking his family on vacation and his son to school. They had been under such stress he said dealing with his illness. That was Rich, always thinking about others. We also talked about his "experimental" treatment and how happy he was to be a part of something hopeful even in spite of his condition. Lastly, we chatted about fighting and he told me whatever happens, he would continue to fight. I know we never lose people we care about because they leave an indelible imprint on our memories. I for one will always remember Rich.
With deepest sympathy
Arlene Orenstein
New York City Housing Authority
Jill Klein-Weinberg
September 13, 2009
I was very sad to hear of Rich's passing. Rich and I dated in high school at Valley Stream North and went to his senior prom as his date. The following year he went to my senior prom. As time went on, we lost touch but I will never forget those times together and all the memories we had. He was a wonderful person and always made me feel good. He shall be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jill Klein Weinberg
Ken Maxon
September 12, 2009
To Maura, Amy, and Ricky;
Our entire family has many fond memories of Rich, whether at Redding Country Club, golfing at Pebble Beach or skiing in Connecticut. Rich was a great guy, who loved life and brought joy to us all. He will be deeply missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken, Ilona, Ashley, Gregory, and Melissa Maxon
Terry Carlson
September 11, 2009
Dear Maura, Amy & Eric, Ricky,
Every year since the 9/11 attacks, I made a special point on the anniversary to contact Rich and let him know how important he was to me and how glad I was to have him as a friend. He, being Rich, would of course respond immediately and confirm my sentiments that what was truly important in our lives was our family and friends. And of course we would compare how big our sons were getting - Ricky was always in the lead of Cody!
I am so sad that I cannot reach him today and his death weighs heavily upon my heart. So I would like to tell you, on this particular day, that I am forever grateful to have had Rich as my friend and colleague. I pray that knowing the impact that Rich had on so many people in so many places, can in time, bring comfort and peace to all of you.
Nancy Marino-Salomon
September 10, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of Richie's passing. I went to school with Richie at St. Vincent de Paul and then VS North High. Although we did not stay in touch all these past years, he was a great kid growing up and a great guy in high school. My deepest sympathy to the entire Mitarotonda family.
Joe and Arlene Monaco
September 10, 2009
We have known Rich through his sister-in-law Shannon (married to our son Mike). We live in Pittsburgh, Pa and do not have as many memories as you, and yet any time we were with him, he
made us feel like family, hugs, talking and laughing, a genuine lovable
man, our friend too. We have been praying for him all these months, and we know God now has him by his side,
smiling. Our love and prayers are now with all of you, remembering him.
John Riordan
September 9, 2009
To the Mitarotonda family,
I played golf at Redding CC with Rich many times and I will miss his non-stop banter, passion, drive, laughter and general bonhomie.
He was a class act and never failed to illuminate a room with his presence.
Missed by all those he touched
Casey Famigletti
September 9, 2009
Amy, Wow! Your dad was truly a special man. My prayers continue to be with you and your family.
Donna Zdanko-Wetjen
September 9, 2009
Dear Bobby and the entire Mitarotonda Family,
Although it has been so many years since I have been in contact with you, I came across the notice of Rich's passing quite by accident while just flipping through Newsday. I am so sorry for your loss and am thinking and praying for you all. May he always rest in peace and may memories of him keep you all comforted. My sincere condolences.
Marie Massello
September 9, 2009
Maura,Amy and Ricky,
I worked with Rich at Sedgiwck in New York City and again in Stamford, CT. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jack Deming
September 8, 2009
I am a friend of Ricky's and always loved getting the chance to see Rich and joke around with him. He was always excited to see me and I him. He was an exemplary person, and I will miss him.
William McGinty
September 8, 2009
Dear Maura, Amy, & Ricky:
I am truly upset to hear about Rich. He and all of you are in my and Nina's thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Nina McGinty
Barbara Collins Park
September 8, 2009
To Maura and your family. I was so sorry to hear about Rich. We all worked together at Fred. S. James in CT many years ago. Rich was a good friend then - full of life and fun. I recently was going through all of my photo albums and found many pictures of us all at many of our friends' weddings. There was Rich with a big smile and a drink - we were so young then! And with every hope of living long and healthy lives. I'm glad you had many years together and great children. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara Collins Park - Prince Edward Island, Canada
Lynn Epstein
September 8, 2009
So sorry to hear about Richie. Thinking back about our days at VSN makes me laugh out loud.
Eric Bach
September 8, 2009
My sincere condolences -
"Mr. Rich" was a tremendous man, I am honored to have met such a great person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debra House
September 8, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Richie's passing. I was a good friend of Richie's from High School and beyond, but I'm sadden to say that we lost touch with each other. But my family and I have such good memories of him (especially on Christmas Eve at my house) and can say that he has touched our lives with his good heart, good sense of humor and his generosity. I will always remember his smile....
My deepest & sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Debra (Bonini) House
Linda Bach
September 8, 2009
Dear Maura, Amy, & Ricky:
Our family sends sincere condolences to all of you.
Rich was a true example for every son, husband, father and friend to look up to and admire. The stars above will shine brighter now that he is among the angels. Rest in Peace, Rich.
Arthur Prieston
September 8, 2009
To my high school friend, Richie I will miss you dearly, and my memories will always be there of you and your sincerity genuineness and care for us all during our most formative years. We wish we were there to say goodbye, but are currently abroad when Evans let us know.
will all our love and sympathy
Arthur
Rory O'Brien
September 8, 2009
To Rich's Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rich. I worked with him 20 years ago, and to this day I can say he was one of the most enjoyable people I have ever worked with. We remained in contact, and I would see him every year or so. He never changed. He was always happy, funny, energetic and caring. I will miss him dearly....but never, ever forget him.
Liana Simon
September 8, 2009
Dr. Edmond Locard was a French criminologist who believed that whenever a person enters a room he unknowingly leaves something behind and takes something away. There is a writer by the name of Robert Fulghum, who took Locard's Exchange Principle and wrote his own version called Fulghum's Exchange Principle, which says that 'every person passing through life will unknowingly leave something and take something away. ....' Rich leaves a legacy of love, laughter, friendship, devotion to family, caring and giving to friends; he takes with him a piece of all of our hearts. Maura, Amy and Rick, my heart is heavy and my soul is sad. I continue to think about and pray for all of you.
Aileen Marchese
September 8, 2009
To the Mitarotonda Family,
My deepest regrets and sympathy for your loss. I met Rich many years ago through business and can honestly say that he was truly one in a million. (Coincidently, I also grew up in Elmont.) He was truly a wonderful person. Everyone who knows him , would always have such great things to say about him. His smiling face will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories of him warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. I will keep you in my prayers
Ted Panagiotopoulos
September 8, 2009
Maura, Amy, and Ricky, we are very sadenned for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and comfort you during this most difficult time.
Ted, Jacky, Nick, and George Panagiotopoulos
Sue and Kevin O'Neil
September 7, 2009
Maura, Amy and Ricky
We are so saddened by the loss of Rich.
He was one of the first people we met in Wilton and was ALWAYS smiling, laughing and having fun. We are deeply sorry for you loss. May the love and support of your many friends and family help you during this very sad time. You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Kevin, Sue and Sean
Gerry Haring
September 7, 2009
We know Richard because his mother, sister and Aunt are members of our parish, St. Vincent dePaul, Elmont. We have prayed and have included Richard in our daily rosary. The Parish and the Rosary Altar Society extend their condolences to his family. Gerry Haring
Maria Marino
September 7, 2009
Maura, Amy & Ricky - there are no words. Rich will be greatly missed. I echo what Dana said, the world was a better place because Rich was in it. He was one of the good guys. My prayers are with you. Sorry I can't be there, but I am there in spirit.
Jim Parry
September 7, 2009
Maura, Amy and Ricky,
I worked with Rich at Sedgwick in New York City for many years. Rich was a true leader and an example for everyone. His personality, work ethic and style were remarkable. He dearly loved his family. Rich enjoyed all sports, especailly golf. We spent many a day on the golf course figuring out an important insurance/risk management issue at the time. His sense of humor was priceless and he would always find a way to make me laugh!
Rich will be missed and will not be forgotten.
Angela Marinaccio Intelisano
September 7, 2009
Maura, Amy and Ricky,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Rich was an amazing man, and the love that you had for each other was so evident. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Dana Wieloch
September 7, 2009
That was beautiful. Uncle Rich truly was one of those special people that had a positive impact on everyone that knew him. The world is a better place because we were blessed with his presence.
Debbie Zadravecz
September 7, 2009
My deepest & sincere sympathy go out to all of you..........I am truly sorry, I know how hard this is for all of you! Too many losses & too much pain......I wish I could take it away or make it easier but I know I can't but knowing that there are so many people that care can maybe help a little. Amy, I'm so happy for you & Erik & that you had a chance to have Rich (your dad) walk you down the isle........how beautiful! Ricky, I remeber the last time seeing your dad watch you play at Uncle Franny's funeral & the look of proudness in your dad's face eyes was priceless. Maura, It was always so obvious how much the two of you loved each other & how happy you guys were. I don't think anyone could every say anything negative about Rich which in it self says so much for the man that he was & always will be........my thougths go out to the entire Rielly family & Rich's family also........again so sorry for your loss, he will be truly missed by many. I'm truly sorry for all of you! Love you guys......Debbie
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