Photo courtesy of Greenwich Village Funeral Home
New York City, Illinois
Richard Froehlich passed away suddenly of cardiac arrest on Friday, September 24th. He is predeceased by his husband, Dr. Joseph DiVito, who passed away five months to the day before Richard's passing. Richard embraced life, love, and family. His absence will be felt heavily by all who knew...
Read MoreI was so sad to hear about RIch's passing. I worked with Rich at The Spectator in college. He was a few years old than me, and a great teacher and friend. My condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Cohen
November 10, 2021 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
The world got darker a little bit without the shining light of Richs empathy, compassion and humanity I was honoured to experience while trying to be a little help through the difficult journey with Joes tragic fate.
I was shocked and devastated to find this obituary after I started being worried not to hear from him anymore and make some research.
Im feeling with all his family and friends he was so proud of and happy with, words can not express how big the loss is.
My only little...
Martin Reiszky
October 12, 2021 | Berlin | Friend
A good man who will be missed
Will be remembered as a Dedicated coworker and overall gentleman
Michael Martino
September 27, 2021 | Tuckahoe, NY | Coworker
Rich was a giant in our industry. His contribution to facilitating the development of affordable housing in New York City is immeasurable. More importantly, his intelligence, sharp wit, compassion, curiosity and commitment to doing the right thing made him a joy to be around. He will be missed and remembered.
Todd Gomez
September 27, 2021 | New York, NY | Friend
I offer my deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends. I got to know Rich when we both served for many years on the Board of Directors of New Destiny Housing Corporation. He was dedicated to New Destiny's mission and was greatly respected by all of us on the Board. I always found him to be a warm, funny, and delightful human being. I know he will be greatly missed in the affordable housing community and by all who knew him.
Paula Sarro
September 30, 2021 | New York | Acquaintance
Rich was always supportive of me in the affordable housing industry. On numerous occasions he encouraged me to continue learning, continue working in this industry and continuing the good fight. Since 2007, when I moved to New York and started working at HDC he encouraged me to join boards, go to grad school and keep learning. He even encouraged me to travel when I could - go while you're young, take your early retirement, NY affordable housing will be here when you get back he would say. ...
Mrs. Stark
September 30, 2021 | Hawthorne, NY | Coworker
I am so sorry to hear of Professor Froehlich's sudden passing. I took a course of his, Public Financing for Urban Development, at Columbia University in 2019. Through a very thoughtfully designed curriculum he shared his immense knowledge as well as his passion for affordable housing development. He was an inspiring teacher who brought good humor and joy with him into the classroom. I am thinking of his family, friends, and loved ones during this challenging time.
Anna Stokes
September 29, 2021 | Brooklyn, NY | Student
Richard Froelich was a colleague who I worked with while at HPD and when developing affordable housing in Harlem. He was always helpful with solutions to various hurdles encountered and he was a fun guy. I often saw him at conferences of the Affordable Housing Section/Real Estate of the ABA. He will certainly be missed throughout the affordable housing community. Rest in peace and power Richard.
Lucille McEwen
September 29, 2021 | New York, NY | Friend
Dear Froehlich Family,
I am so sorry of Rich's passing. My heart is deeply hurt. I have known Rich since the very first days of HDC and enjoyed every moment with Rich. He is always looking out for me and very sweet to me. He is a true friend. I will miss him very dearly.
Rest In Peace Rich and Joe.
Love,
Annie
Annie Lee
September 29, 2021 | New York, NY | Friend