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for Richard Rasi
Mark Strickland
November 10, 2023
It´s been 21 years, although it seems like yesterday that you left us - far too early.
You will always remain in my heart. Thanks for your graciousness for bringing me into your private practice back in 1993. Jeb, I hope you are doing well these many years later.
Mark D. Strickland, Palm Springs, CA
Joe O'Hare
December 6, 2002
My sincere sympathies to Richard Rasi's family and friends. Because his life was such a gift, his passing is felt as a great loss.
God bless us all.
Gerri Spinella Bridget Cahill
November 29, 2002
Our dear friend,
We miss your spirit and support that you have given us these past few years. Our fondest memory was the prayer support that you shared when we were facing our own health challenge. Your faith and inspiration lives on in us and in the lives of the others that you have touched.
Deepest sympathy to Jeb and Rich's family.....
gerri spinella and bridget cahill
Mario Torrigino
November 25, 2002
The Leather Forum of San Francisco observed a moment of silent prayer in Rich's honor after I told them what a sincere, profound and deeply motivating force was this person the Defenders had lost. The Defender chapter in Heaven has gained another angel who will be there to welcome us when our time comes.
My prayers go out to Jeb and all of Rich's loved ones at this difficult time.
MaryLou (Iandoli) Montgonery
November 22, 2002
Mrs. Rasi, Glorie, George, Ann Marie,Jeb and family
I am so sorry for your loss I have a lot of great memory's that I shared with Richie and will never forget them....he was a wonderful person...I loved him very much and thought of him so often...and will continue to think about often and the good times we had....I really wish I could have been with you all at this very needed time.My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of such a great lose. Richie touch so many lives. Now he is singing in heaven with that beautiful voice with the rest of the angels.
My Love is with you always,
MaryLou
lynn and sheila beaton
November 21, 2002
At his First Mass Reception in Utica,N.Y.,Rich sang"All Good Gifts" from "Godspell".Now,27 years later,we remember him as a gift to so many--a gift with profound and lasting significance.
Toni Hadi
November 19, 2002
You will be missed for all that you shared and just for being who you were. I feel blessed that you have touched my life.
Alan & Pat Morley
November 18, 2002
We love you all!
Steve Sous and I will be coming up to Utica on tuesday and Staying over for the funeral services..Will seeyu then... Love always Alan
Mark Matson
November 18, 2002
"The heart hath its own memory, Like the kind, and in it are enshrined the precious keepsakes of a life." - Longfellow
My deepest sympathy to Jeb and the Rasi family - and to the Dignity community for the loss of this very good man. I am so grateful for our time in P-town this past September. Rich has left a wonderful residue of bravery and love on this planet. - Defenders Columbus members salute his memory.
Eileen Velez
November 17, 2002
Luis and I will never forget Rich Rasi. He brought the most incredible enthusiasm and faith to Dignity/Boston. I will never forget my awe at the very first Healing Service on the Wednesday before Easter that I attended at Dignity/Boston so very long ago when he sang the prayers. Surely God and all Her angels heard his beautiful voice. The loss of Rich Rasi is a void that will never be filled by anyone. He is truly unique and very very special. He had such an impact on so many lives. I know Jeb has a long sad road ahead of him and I pray that he will find peace and solace in his memories of his life with Rich. We will you miss you forever! Eileen and Luis Velez
Rev. Joan Saniuk
November 17, 2002
The congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church of Boston joins me in sending deepest sympathies to Jeb and to all Rich's family, and to the congregations of Dignity/Boston and Dignity/Providence.
Ken Fitch
November 16, 2002
"Arise, present your plea before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice!
You have been told what is good, and what the Lord requires of you:
Only this,to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God." Micha 6:1,8
Rich -Enter now into Eternal Rest.
You will be greatly missed by your brother and sister Defenders.
Sandy Lucas
November 16, 2002
My deepest sympathy to Jeb and
Rasi family.
I will never forget Rich.
He radiated God's love and helped
me realize how much God loves me.
I will forever hold him in my heart.
Love Sandy
John Currier
November 16, 2002
I first met Rich some 20 years ago at Dignity/Boston. One could immediately feel his love and friendship. His support and dedication to making the lives of others better was a major part of his life. I will never forget the years that we worked together at Dignity. Above all I will never forget Rich's goodness, love and friendship. I am very fortunate to have been able to call him friend.
My love and prayers are with Jeb and the Rasi family.
You are with God, my friend.
Frank LaPiana
November 16, 2002
My deepest sympathy to Jeb and the Rasi family
With love, Frank
Karen Wallace (Errante)
November 16, 2002
I remember:
- the first time I met Rich...
- the laughter we shared
- the love he had for all
- that incredible voice
- the many ice cream sundaes we shared while he was in the seminary
- the times he spent at my house playing (and detuning) a perfectly tuned piano with his version of Malaguena
- the coffee pot named Agnes
- the day he married us
Now, I will never forget.
I never had the opportunity to meet Jeb, but I am sure that he shared his love of life and people with you. My deepest sympathies to his family and his friends. Rich was one of a kind - I will miss him and never forget him.
James and Karen Wallace (Errante)
Marge Cull
November 16, 2002
I will never forget Rich--his wonderful smile, his compassion and understanding--but most of all his faith and how he was the best example of God's love for us that I have ever known. Jeb, to you and Mrs. Rasi and all of Rich's family, my deepest sympathy. Please know you are all in my prayers at this very difficult time. Love, Marge
Deborah Singleton
November 15, 2002
I wish to extend my prayers and heartfelt sadness to Jeb and Richard's family. Rich was always so caring and kind with my mom. I hope that you can celebrate his life, love and the joy that he provided to everyone that he touched.
Tom Fumarelli
November 15, 2002
My heartfelt sorrow to Jeb and to Rich's family on this untimely loss. Rich and Jeb touched the lives of many through their leadership in DIGNITY Provincetown. I had the privilege to worship with and get to know them during the past two years.
I will always remember Rich's smiling face, his selfless acts of compassion for others, and his courage throughout a long and painful illness. Rich and Jeb were a model for us all by the gracious manner in which they handled their personal struggle.
I am so sorry I can not be with Jeb and the Rasi family at this time, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tom
Dr. Scott Sylvia
November 15, 2002
My deepest sympathies to the family. Richard was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
James Jones
November 15, 2002
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Rich's partner and family. I met Rich through the Greater Boston Business Council where he was an active member and the recipient of the 2001 GBBC Awards for Excellence Founder's Award for the many contributions and his dedication to the GLBT community. Indeed Rich contributed so much to the community, but my memories of him are more of his kindness, generosity and spirit. He truely was one of the most exceptional men I have ever met. His goodness and love will be with us all forever. My prayers are with you. James Jones
Maryanne Brown (Sion)
November 15, 2002
What a tragic loss of one of the world's most beautiful people. My heart breaks for his wonderful family and for his life partner, Jeb. He touched countless lives with his love, warmth and humor. I, will NEVER forget how he "appeared" at my mother's grave at her funeral and sang for her. She always bugged him that he HAD to sing and her funeral, and he didn't let her down. We weren't expecting to see him, but when his rich, unmistakeable voice rose up from the crowd, we were so grateful, and know that she heard him. My love to you all, and my hope that they day will come when his memory brings you more joy than sorrow.
Maryanne
Louise Roberge
November 15, 2002
What a great loss to all of us! May he rest in a much more beautiful place than any of us could ever imagine. I will love him forever.
Mark Strickland
November 15, 2002
Rich, you were a great friend and colleague. I will miss your smiling face walking down the sidewalk in Copley Square.
Jeb, Rich's mother and family, my heart goes out to you, and you are all in my prayers.
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