Randy Amici

Randy P. Amici VIRGINIA BEACH - Randy Pauley Amici, 47, passed away Sept. 12, 2009. He was born in Morgan City, La., the son of Ruth Amici and the late James Amici. A 1981 graduate of Kellam High School, Mr. Amici received degrees in anthropology from Empire State College and Syracuse University, New York. Randy served from September 2004 to February 2009 as the cultural resource manager/ archaeologist for Fort Eustis and Fort Story. Specializing in Early Middle Woodland Indian culture, he was actively involved with American Indian affairs both in Virginia and upstate New York, where he served as part of the CRM team on Fort Drum prior to his tenure at Fort Story. His most recent research included the discovery of Henry Towne, Southeast Virginia. Through collaboration with the First Landing Foundation, Mr. Amici's work led to the creation of the Historic Villages at Cape Henry, a historic interpretive area celebrating the early history of Virginia. Randy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Colette Amici of Virginia Beach; daughter, Autumn Amici, University of Vermont; son, Forrest Amici, First Colonial High School, Virginia Beach; mother, Ruth Amici of Suffolk; brother, Kenneth Amici of Charleston, W.Va.; sister, Mia Coltrane; brother-in-law, Ken Coltrane; nieces, Molly and Samantha Coltrane, all of Memphis, Tenn.; grandmother, Virginia Amici; and uncle, Jerry Amici of Williston, Vt.; and a host of loving friends and family from far and wide. A memorial service open to family and friends to celebrate the life and work of Randy Amici will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Historic Villages at Cape Henry on Fort Story, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Landing Foundation to establish a memorial scholarship fund in the name of Mr. Amici at First Landing Foundation, 1340 N. Great Neck Road No. 1272-388, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family.