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Amedee O. "Dick" Richards Jr.

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Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 16, 2006.

RICHARDS-Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr. died March 9, 2006 at home surrounded by his family. He retired from the F.B.I. in 1977 and joined his wife Clara in operating Family Fair -- an antique, gift, and candy business in the South Pasadena Mission West District. He and his family opened Buster's Ice Cream & Coffee Stop, considered by some the "emotional heart" of South Pasadena. Active in South Pasadena politics, he was elected to the City Council in 1990, where he served for two terms until 1997. He served as mayor 1990-1991 and again 1994-1995. He is survived by his wife Clara, his nine children and their spouses and fifteen grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, March 20 at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena. Rosary at 4:00 p.m., fune ral mass at 4:30, reception immediately following. Dick has requested that no flowers be sent and instead that donations be made to The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life South Pasadena, c/o Rosie Rivas, 50 North Hill, #200, Pasadena, Ca. 91106 or a charity of your choice. Cabot & Sons Mortuary, Pasadena.

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Dan Trevelino

March 9, 2026

Just thinking of the Richards family and the special times we had in S.Pasadena. Mr/Mrs Richards always treated me like family. Renee, Colette and Thad.

Dan Trevelino

March 8, 2024

Fondly remembering you Mr. Richards and all the great times spent with your family especially that one Thanksgiving spent at your home and your kindness throughout my time living in South Pasadena. Renee and Collette I think of you all quite often. Dan Trevelino Atlanta Georgia. My number is (484) 686-6036

Dan Trevelino

August 21, 2023

My condolences to all the Richard´s family. Mr. Richard´s they don´t get any kinder than you. Thank you for all you did for me back in the 1990´s. Your friend Dan Trevelino

Rebecca Fox

May 1, 2006

Dick and Clara were staples of my childhood in South Pasadena. They were like my third set of grandparents. My little sister and I frequented Family Fair as children and developed a friendship with them as did many other local kids, though it began mainly because of the sugary stash they held behind that counter! It was really cool to learn that later, FF had moved into my old house! Dick was a truly genuine, kind man. He really was the emotional heart of South Pasadena for me. He is in many of my fonder childhood memories and I am better for knowing him.

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Marion Miller

April 7, 2006

Mr. Richard's was a good man who I much admired while I grew up in South Pasadena. I was always welcomed in their house and he always had a conversation and a hug to share. His family is in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Noel King

March 16, 2006

Our love and prayers are with you. - Noel and Danielle

Cathy Stites

March 15, 2006

Tim and I are so proud of Uncle Dick and all he did with his life, and for his community and family. We will celebrate his life. We are grief-stricken over the untimely death of his son, Amedee III, and pray for strength to get the family through this ordeal.

Connie Tate

March 15, 2006

Dear Clara and family

Dick will be missed by all who knew him.

.May the Divine Mercy of Jesus be with all of you

Love and prayers

Connie Tate

Amy Hocker

March 14, 2006

Mr. Richards touched my life. I am blessed to have known him and the entire Richards family.

Michael Leeming

March 14, 2006

I remember Dick when we went to Church. My brother's and I always loved to point out Dick as a former FBI agent, and wanted to be just like him. It was fun growing up accross the street on Ramona with the Parada and 35 other kids in the neighborhood, and I always rmembered Dick and Clare as some of the nicest people I ever meet. When they moved to Wayne street, we saw them mostly at the antique shop, or when my little brother Wayne worked at Buster's. My brother Steve also lived in Amedee Jr. place, which was a studio of about 300 sf.

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