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Richard Genova Obituary
Aug. 10, 1947 - Feb. 24, 2018
Richard Aldo Genova, 70, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, formerly of Wilmington, NC and Williamstown, MA, passed away in his sleep on February 24, 2018.
Richard was born August 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the first of three sons of Aldo and Lucy (Serio) Genova. Richard was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School (1965), St. John's University (1969), and the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry (1972). He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force (1973 to 1975). An entrepreneur at heart, after more than 20 years practicing dentistry in North Adams, MA, he finished his work career as a real estate developer and property manager in North Carolina. He was an avid sports fan, earned a scholarship to Hofstra University to play lacrosse, and enjoyed tennis, biking, and golf throughout his very full life. He was a voracious reader, and brought the historical biographies he favored to life by traveling the world, experiencing each place and its people through great food and wine. Most evenings he could be found sipping a cocktail and preparing dinner with his wife, Helene, while enjoying the sun setting through the branches of his favorite tree.
Richard is survived by his wife of 23 years Helene (Allard) Genova; his three children and their spouses Meredith (Genova) Nicolaescu; Jennifer (Genova) Marks and Bryan Marks; and Matthew Genova and Kathryn (Dubendorf) Genova; and his six grandchildren Lucia Marks, Eleanor Marks, Mila Nicolaescu, Anna Genova, William Marks and James Genova; and his beloved brothers and their spouses James and Dee Genova, and Thomas and Wanda Genova.
A Memorial Service will take place at 9:30am on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home (7454 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231) followed at 11:30am by a Committal Service at Sarasota National Cemetery (9810 State Road 72, Sarasota FL 34241).
As an expression of sympathy, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be left at www.wiegandbrothers.com.
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Tim Cate
March 7, 2018
Sorry to hear this and my thoughts are with Helene and the family. Richard was a great person and I am thankful to have known him.
Diana Mardall
March 7, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Helene and Richard's family.
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Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center7454 S. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
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