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Richard JULIANI Obituary

Name: Visitation for Richard Nicholas JULIANI
Start: 2025-02-23T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-02-23T15:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Thomas of Villanova Church on the University Campus,

JULIANI Richard Nicholas Of Wynnewood, PA, on February 20, 2025. Son of the late Leonard Juliani and Emily Juliani (nee Torquati), Richard was born on August 11, 1938 in Camden, NJ. Richard was the beloved husband of Sandra Juliani (nee Parker) and devoted father of Alexandra P. Juliani and Richard P. Juliani. Also survived by his brothers Joseph L. Juliani and Robert M. Juliani. Relatives and friends are invited on Thursday, February 27th, Visitation from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. with Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Thomas of Villanova Church on the University Campus, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova PA 19085. Interment private. McCONAGHY F.H., Ardmore mcconaghyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 25, 2025.

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Luigi

June 6, 2025

Ciao Richard!

Joan Saverino

April 7, 2025

To Sandy and Rich's family,
I was deeply sorry to read of Rich's death. Rich was a wonderful mentor and friend during my Penn dissertation years and afterward. He served as an academic advisor on my Reading
Ethinic identity project (PHMC grant) that also served as my diss research. I learned so much from his own work, from his deep knowledge, from his recommendations and from our conversations. I will never forget his welcoming smile, laughter, and encouragement. He was always supportive and available via email and phone more than my own profs. Rich was truly a gift in my life when I needed it. Sandy and Rich were both so generous and I shall always remember the lovely lunch at their home. Rich's invitation to speak at the Villanova lecture series was an unexpected honor and one I shall always remember. We had lost touch after his retirement but his memory is one I cherish. Many condolences to Sandy and his family.

William Fleisher

April 2, 2025

Dr. Juliani was one of my favorite Sociology professors at Temple University in the late 1960’s. He was a great teacher and a good man. I was a Sociology major and Dr. Juliani often helped me with my course choices. May his memory be a blessing.

Melinda Joyce

February 28, 2025

Dear Sandy and Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. Dr. J, as I called him, was truly my favorite professor at Villanova University. As a Sociology Major, I could only articulate that in my career, I wanted “to help people”. Dr. J mentored me in the art of critical thinking, analysis and meaningful writing. He is the reason I went to law school and enjoyed a wonderful career helping to guide my clients through the civil litigation process. Thank you Dr. J. May you rest in peace. Sandy, May the comfort of family and friends bring you strength.
Sincerely,
Melinda DiCarlo Joyce
Class of 1979

Bill Grunert

February 28, 2025

I met Richard at Notre Dame in the Fall of 1956. We were both entering freshmen and Richard's roommate was from my hometown. Through the years, we would reconnect at our Class of '60 reunions.
Richard was a beautiful person -- with a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor.
Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.

Barry Kassel

February 25, 2025

Hi
I'm very sorry for your loss.
You don't know me, though If this is the Richard Juliani who was a professor at at Temple, I'd like to share some thoughts.
I was mediocre student going into my senior year at Temple and I had him for a Sociology course. Whether it was Professor Juliani or the course -I'm sure it was both , it was like a switch was turned on.
I became an enthusiastic student in a way that I hadn't been. Professor Juliani must have picked up on my my enthusiasm and gave me interesting projects and his time, where we talked, not only about the coursework, but also about my future plans what I wanted to do etc.
In any event, i went on to make Dean's list, obtained a graduate degree in Social Work and then a law degree. To this day I think of him once in a while and firmly believe he was one of the reasons for my academic interests at that time and later years.
Importantly, I recall him as such a nice warm person who took an interest in the lives and well being of his students beyond our learning sociology.
I've likely had close to 100 hundred teachers professors, instructors etc , Professor Juliani has always stood out to me , I recall him -above most of them- with much admiration and gratitude.
I wanted you , his family, to know he had a very positive impact on my life.
Again I'm sorry for your loss.
Barry Kassel

Richard Leto

February 24, 2025

Dear Mrs. Juliani and Family,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Richard’s passing, I express my heartfelt condolences.

If I recall, some thirty years ago I had come to know Professor Juliani upon reading his book “Building Little Italy.” Rich’s many, many works impacted me and have truly left a lasting impression because of the deep connection to South Philly and our shared Italian immigrant ancestry. Over the years we corresponded and Rich was always kind to reply to any questions I had regarding early Italian history in Philadelphia. His emails are great memories I hold dear.

Along our friendship journey, Rich inspired me to write about my Italian American experience. I will pay homage to Professor Juliani!

Please know, I am so grateful to have Rich as my friend.

Riposa in Pace

With deepest sympathy,
Richard Leto

Janice Bianco

February 24, 2025

Dear friend, mentor, teacher, source of laughter, inspirational, brilliant author, chronicler, immigration nerd (I can say that because he made me one too), so much to say about Rich. He made me smile and think and encouraged me to learn more. I learned something new every time we spoke. And he made excellent capuccino. A Dio, caro professore!

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