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Richard R.
Chili: Peacefully on April 24, 2017 at age 65. Survived by his wife, true love and best friend, Karen Hamilton; sisters, Judith Hobson, Patricia Dowd; brother, Stephen Hamilton; loving family, Anthony & Eleanor Zanni, Daniel (Debra) Zanni, Debra (David) Karpowich, Kenneth (Mary Beth) Zanni, Nancy (Kenneth Campagna) Zanni; many unbelievable nieces and nephews; as well as beloved friends. Predeceased by mother, Ruth Hamilton.
As was his wish, Rick selflessly donated his body to the Anatomical Gift Program at UR Medicine.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Rick's life on May 15, 2017 at Sticky Lips Restaurant, 830 Jefferson Road from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. Please bring a memory to share. Those wishing to honor his memory may contribute to The Leo Center for Caring, 1500 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 or The Golisano Children's Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Koen ten voorde
April 16, 2024
What a kibd caring man he was, always thinking of the other.Of only mote people would be like him.R.i.p.
Koen from The Netherlands.
Show Fan
September 29, 2021
Appreciated seeing you on MDLNY. Has anyone else noticed what happened to Louis Ortez around the same time and how he´s doing today? Very similar to other occurrences.
Bill Mcmurdy
April 24, 2020
It seems like yesterday you left us. I sure do miss you Buddy.
April 24, 2020
It seems like yesterday you left us. I sure do miss you Buddy.
Patrick LaMendola
May 9, 2017
Rick...We will always remember you for your infectious laugh...to his family, my heartfelt condolences
Bill McMurdy
April 30, 2017
Bill McMurdy
April 30, 2017
Bill McMurdy
April 30, 2017
Bill McMurdy
April 30, 2017
Goodbye my friend. Brothers for fifty five years.
You will be missed by many.
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