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Ellen Costello
December 9, 2013
Forgot to mention that were so grateful for you both for letting us see your kitchen. WE were just getting started with ours & you both really eased our minds & gave us many ideas.Rich was such a great guy, always with a smile
<3 Bob & Ellen Costello
Ellen Costello
December 8, 2013
Dear Donna & Family,
I was so sad to hear about Rich. I remember meeting him about 40 years ago with all the gang on Silver Ave. Praying & sending special healing thoughts to all of you. Will miss seeing him in the neighborhood.
Love, Ellen Costello
Carl Holsher
December 5, 2013
Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony
We are so saddened by this great loss of dear Rich. Your prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rich was one of the best friends anyone could have. He will be missed greatly.
He was a person everbody would ask about whenever there was an event "Is Rich going to be there" It won't be the same without him. I know his bowling buddy's and co-workers, must feel the same as me. I considered him more as a brother than a friend. He was the hardest working man I knew and enjoyed his recreation time as well, and wanted his family to enjoy there time together. he loved his family. You could see the love when you see them together.
Rich was a childhood and lifelong friend. I will never forget all the great times we had going to the conserts at The Fillmore, Winterland, cruisin Mission st. and Elcamino when we started driving. The Christmas party's at his and Donna's first place.
hanging out at Balboa. All the good times hanging out over Joe's, playing pool and cards, the street lined with Monte Carlos. Rich being the first to buy one. Then those several hunting trips and fishing trips out to the Farallon islands, all the kids birthday partys for years and the great times with our family's at the ranch, horseback riding and chilling at the pool.
He was a usher in my wedding party and I was a usher in his and Donna's wedding. As the years passed we always remained friends...
He had told me about 2 months ago, how pleased he is that Angela and Nicole had married good men, that would take care of them. I'm going to miss him at my brother Gary's annual BBQ coming through the gate towing his cooler with that big smile on his face, happy to see his long time friends and not one hair out of place.
God be with you my brother.....till we meet again.. You'll alway's be in our hearts
Carl Nancy and Jim Holsher .
December 4, 2013
Nicole & family… know that each tear you shed is a note of love rising to heaven above. Mr. Arago is absent from the body, however present with The Lord. My Respects, R.Kafie-Zavala
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Monte Duran
December 4, 2013
Dear Cousin Donna:
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss this morning from our cousin Evelyn (Newman) Mendez. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please also give my love to your Dad.
With Love, cousin Monte
carl Holsher
December 4, 2013
Our hearts go out to Donna, Angela Nicole and Anthony and the whole Arago family. May God be with you at this sad time.
Carl and Nancy Holsher
Carl Holsher
December 4, 2013
I am so saddened to say farewell to my childhood friend. I have nothing but great memory's of Rich. cruising along Mission and ElCamino in this 60 chevy. Hanging out over Joe's with all our Monte Carlos parked out front. Rich being the first to buy one. We went to many concert's at the fillmore and winterland several hunting trips as well as fishing trips to the farallon Islands and camping. He was a usher in my wedding party and I was a usher in his.
It was fun going to the ranch riding horses and hanging out at the pool with our family's. All those kids Birthday party's. He is one true friend I can honestly say, I don't recall ever having a argument with. He was a person, a dear friend, everybody wanted to be around. For every gathering other friends would always say " Is Rich going to be there" I know his bowling buddy's and co-workers had to feel the same. He was a working man, that's for sure. He had to of broke the Guinness book of world records, for the man that worked the most overtime. At least that I knew. There is nothing he liked better than providing for this family. He worked hard and enjoyed his recreation time too. he lived life to the fullest and wanted this for his family as well. He was a loving husband to Donna for all 35 short years. A loving father to his girls, Angela and Nicole and his son Anthony. You could feel the love when you saw the family together. He told me 2 months ago. How proud he is that his girls married good men, who would take care of them. Rich's friendship to me was more like a loving brother. I'll always remember that big smile. I'm going to miss him at those BBQ's dragging that cooler with a smile and not one hair out of place. We'll forever love him.
he had a fightin year may he rest now.......
Carl and Nancy
Barry Brown
December 4, 2013
You will be missed my friend
Dennis, Maria, Kevin & Rachel Dermody
December 4, 2013
Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony
We are heartbroken and will deeply miss Rich. His love and pride of you all was special. We always enjoyed the smile, a hug, and sharing good times. Will hold close all those great memories, may those be of comfort to you.
Love and prayers,
Gwen McGee
December 4, 2013
To Donna and family, I am still in shock over hearing of your loss . . . Because Rich was the man he was, I feel very privileged to have known him and had his prescence in my life. My sincere condolences to the Arago family for your loss. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Michael and Cynthia Montanez
December 3, 2013
Donna, We are so sorry to hear about Rich. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Our condolences to you and your family. May he Rest in Peace...
December 3, 2013
Dear Nicole and Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers...
Jeff and Jill Irvin
Robert Aranda
December 3, 2013
Dear Donna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have worked with Rich on and off for the past twenty something years. He was a wonderful person who we could count on to do the right thing. I feel very fortunate to have been able to call him my friend. I will miss his humor, insight and compassion. Rest In Peace my friend.
December 2, 2013
Dear Donna and family,
We have never met, but I have heard so many wonderful things about Rich through my sister Terry Hitsman, and brother-in-law Ron. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sincerely,
Diane Schoessler
Gary Holsher Family
December 2, 2013
Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony,
Rich was such a fun guy and a great friend. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all, especially at the annual BBQ. It was fun to reminisce about the old days and see the family grow over the years. It won't be the same without him. We are deeply saddened by this news. Just know that our thoughts are with you. Love to you Donna and Family.
Eloise & Jim Delucchi
December 2, 2013
Rich was a beautiful person. So sad to hear. May peace be forever with him.
Gavrilah
December 2, 2013
Rich's intense loyalty, super human strength, salt of the earth warmth and HUGE animal loving heart leaves an enormous hole for all of us touched by him. He was so thoughtful and so generous and he always made me feel welcome and part of the family. He is forever and deeply missed. Sending all my love to the Arago family.
Kathy Giannecchini
December 2, 2013
Mike, My sister told me the sad news about your brother, her old neighbor in Pacifica. I am so sorry. I hope you are finding some inner strength during this difficult time. Love to you and your family.
Chrissy Aven
December 2, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Donna and the family. There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss of this wonderful man. May he now Rest in Paradise.
Dave Federico
December 2, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony. Rich was a great guy. The Big Ragu was one of a kind.
All our love,
The Federico Family
John Morales
December 1, 2013
Rich was a funny guy. And he was cool. We bowled together at Castle Lanes. We used to make this honking noise called "The Walrus." Everyone had nothing but good things to say about him. R.I.P. my friend.
December 1, 2013
It still doesn't seem real. My love to you Donna, and kids. Rich will always have a special place in my heart. He was exceptional.
December 1, 2013
Rich Arago, Loving Husband, Father, Hard worker, Provider, Genuine, Fun, and Magnetic. The Rock. With Deepest regret to Donna my dearest friend, Angela, Nichole and Anthony we are so sorry for your loss, and the rest of the Arago family. With Love and Respect Terry and Ron Hitsman
Vicki & George Abrahamsohn
December 1, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna, and to your family. We will remember Rich's kindness and smiling face.
Steve & Susan Woita
December 1, 2013
We are still in shock. We both miss Rich, so much. He was always so open, welcoming, funny, positive, full of life. And a lucky poker player, to boot! It's so hard to find the words to express how we feel. We know this is a very difficult time for you guys, so we're keeping you in our thoughts. We feel lucky to have known him and to have been a part of his life.
Stephanie Finetti
December 1, 2013
To the entire Arago Family, my deepest condolences. My post appears below dated 12/1/13. For some reason, my name didn't appear on the post. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Stephanie Finetti-San Francisco
Stephanie Finetti
December 1, 2013
I was fortunate enough to grow up around the corner from Rich. We went to grade school and jr. high together. We parted ways in high school, him going to Balboa and me going to ICA. Funny how life is, many years later, we ended up working together out of the same service center at PG&E. I had the pleasure of working with Rich for the last 24 years at PG&E. Rich was a special person. His love for animals was apparent. He was always there to lend an ear or a hand to a friend or a co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. RIP Rich, until we meet again. God Bless you all.
December 1, 2013
What can I say except Rich will truly be missed by all who knew him. I was fortunate to have grown up around the corner from Rich, attended grade school, and middle school with him and then our paths crossed again 24 years ago at PG&E. We ended up working at the same service center. Rich was such a kind person and had a love for animals beyond reproach. He was always available to lend an ear or offer help to his friends and co-workers.
My prayers and thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time. May God Bless you all.
RIP Rich. Gone too soon.
Dolores Morrison
December 1, 2013
Rich, Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony - I hold you close in my thoughts. Wishing you peace.
December 1, 2013
We will always remember the young boy at our wedding and marveled at his zest for life and family as he grew. We are so glad that we shared time with him at Angela's wedding. He truly will be missed. Love to Donna and the family.
Jeanne and Bob Arago
Terry Lutje
December 1, 2013
Donna, I remember the first day you introduced me to Rich. He was madly in love with you and wanted to build a wonderful family together with you. God allowed Rich to live his dream with the true love of his life. He was a proud father to Angela, Nichole & Anthony and he brought joy, love and happiness to all who were blessed to meet him and call him family or friend. Rich will always be in my heart and he will be truly missed.
Tom Flowers Jr
November 30, 2013
I will always treasure the times I had with Rich. I will miss him greatly. God bless the Arago family now and always. Rest in peace my very good friend. My life will have a big hole going forward.
Sue Hontalas
November 30, 2013
Donna and Family, How very sad to read this. I remember watching from across Elm Court on your wedding day and as your family grew. May your memories help ease your pain. May Rich's memory be eternal. Fondly, Sue Hontalas
Lori Collins
November 30, 2013
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. I can remember Mr. Arago helping with many events at school over the years and he was always very kind to the students, and was generous with his time volunteering.
Jim Orlando
November 30, 2013
Dear Donna, Angela, Nicole and Anthony, Rich was a good friend and will be greatly missed. We are so sorry. We know how much he loved you guys. If you ever need anything we will always be here.
Love, Jim and Lori Orlando and family
Diane Figoni
November 30, 2013
All of my prayers and love are with Rich and The Arago family.
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