Richard Naples

Dear Mari & Family,
George and I were so sad to hear about your terrible loss. My mom was so upset to have received the news after she had returned home from Florida. We were lucky to have met Rick at our wedding in November about 3 years ago. Our wedding video captured the happiness and love that you both shared that evening that I am certain was one of many. Words cannot express our sincere sympathy for you and your family. People that have suffered such loss will tell you that in...

Dear Mari,
Janice and I are so sad to hear the news of Rick's passing. I did not receive the e-mail from Fred and only heard when Maureen returned from Florida. Jan and I were reflecting on the wonderful time we had at Kelly's wedding on Staten Island when we first met Rick. I know that you will survive this as you have strong faith and that is what gets us through such times as this. Reflect on the good times and know that we will all meet again. I hope that we can get together soon....

Dearest Mari & family - It is Sun.
Oct. 21st and I just found out about Rick's passing 2 hrs. ago.
I tried to call you and left a message. Jack and I and all our
family are so very devastated about
the news. By just looking at you
both, you could see the love bouncing back and forth between you. We were in Florida for 2 weeks and just returned last night.
I am so very sorry for missing trying tp comfort you and help with
some kind of support. Knowing you
and your...

Dear Mari, We were so surprised and saddened to hear of Rick's passing. It was only at Fred & Edna's anniversary party that we finally met him. He seemed like a truly warm person and you were obviously very happy with him. We were delighted for you that you found such a love. As others have already said, life is truly short. I am happy for you that you had that love even though it could not last longer. The most precious things in life are never long enough. Our thoughts and prayers...

Dear Mari, I'm glad we had a chance to talk yesterday. I know in my heart that Rick is standing beside you telling you that it will all be ok. His's is a positive influence, and was on us all. I'm sorry I never made it down to sing with his band. Goes to prove that life is too short. When Tim and I get married tomorrow, we will raise our glasses in a toast to Rick and the fun and love he brought to all our lives. You will both be with us in spirit and we will see you soon.

Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Richard and I worked together for many years and there never was a dull moment.
Eddie Oppelt Jr.

Dearest Mari:
We are so deeply saddened to hear of Richard's unexpected death. After so many years of knowing that he was part of your life, we finally met face-to-face for the first time -- at Fred & Edna's anniversary party -- and we took that great photo of the two of you!
At that time we thought...this is the Richard Naples of Mari's return address....and isn't he just the greatest guy! (as we knew he would be)
Oh,Mari, what can we say? How wonderful you found each...

Mari; Our entire family had a great affection for Rick and we share your grief, tempered only by the happiness we know you shared.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Richie will be missed very much ... Eileen and Michael Lyons