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RICHARD "RICH" NOCELLA

RICHARD NOCELLA Obituary

NOCELLA

RICHARD "RICH", July 23, 2010. Beloved husband, father, teacher, coach and friend. He is survived by his wife Karen (nee Filbey), daughter Lauren and son Jeff. All are invited to join us in a celebration of his life at The Hill School Memorial Chapel, Pottstown, Pennsylvania on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rich's honor to the Norchester Youth Athletic Association or Youth Consultation Services and sent to 1033 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, care of Fisher, Nocella & Co. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD NOCELLA

23 Entries

Anthony Canamucio

July 8, 2024

I thought of Rich and looked him up, very saddened to hear of his passing. I´m sorry to say that we lost touch after the Summer of 1988 when we worked together on LBI. Rich was a special guy, and I can only imagine how much he is missed by his family.

Tripp Craig

January 17, 2011

Rich Nocella was a great teacher and a good man. I had the pleasure of being Mr. Nocella's student at Valley Forge High School. I ran into him at a bar down the shore years later buying a six pack. He was tending bar and I hope I remembered to thank him then for the impact he had on my junior high school life. Mr. Nocella had a wicked sense of humor which made class very fun. I spent a lot of time in detention with Mr. Nocella. He is missed.

July 30, 2010

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I hate that so much time has passed since i have seen you and Rich. He was a wonderful person and I can't stop thinking about him. He always made me laugh and it was a pleasure to have known him. I will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna DiDomenico

Toni (Neuman) Noto

July 29, 2010

I was really sad to hear about Mr. Nocella. He was the coolest teacher and really down-to-earth. He made a big impact on all of this students and will be missed. He was one of my favorite teachers at Hill Top and also was an amazing couch ... in sports and life.

It saddens me that he will not be able to inspire anybody else, however he did inspire and help many students and was really loved.

My deepest sympathy to the Nocella family.

July 29, 2010

We are all really shocked and very saddened to hear the news of Mr.Nocella passing.
He was friendly and a pleasure to talk to.
He made doing business with him a pleasure.
My greatest memory of him was when he talked about how he met his wife Karen; you could see his eyes light up as he spoke.
My sincerest condolences to the Nocella Family.
Mr. Nocella was consider a family member of the Access Group and will be greatly missed.

Our Prayers and thoughts are with the Nocella family.

July 29, 2010

I am sad and socked to hear Mr. Nocella is no longer here. He was also one of my favorite teachers at Hilltop. He had a special nickname for me "Grouch" that still applies...
I will miss him and I'm so sorry for the loss to his family.
He also used to tell me "Life isn't fair" and how true that is.
May you rest in peace Noce I love you xoxoxoxo
Diane Roush (Grouch) Hubert ~ class of 1980

Ronney Braunstein

July 28, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Nocella's passing. He was a wonderful teacher at Hill Top. We all have great memories of such a kind and wonderful man. He will be truely missed.

Martha McGurk

July 28, 2010

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I knew Rich at HillTop where we worked together. He was a great educator, mentor and boss. He had a wonderful smile and knew how to make you laugh. He touched many lives and I know he will be missed.

July 28, 2010

LBI and the Nocella's great memories.Karen, I was so saddened by the call from your sister Lisa that Rich was no longer with us. Pat and I always looked forward to your annual treks to LBI. Rich was someone so full of life and such an influence with so many people that came in contact with him. Pat and I will keep you, Lauren and Jeff in our prayers and thoughts.

Dina Draves

July 27, 2010

I am really shocked,and very saddened to hear the sad news of Mr.Nocella passing.He was a wonderful,and terrific person,and a really great teacher.My sincerest condolences to the Nocella Family,and also to the HillTop family.Mr.Nocella was one of my very favorite teachers..He is truly missed.Im in tears thinking of the loss of Mr.Nocella..He was a great person,very funny,very fit,very athletic.Dina Draves(Fort Myers Beach,FLA.)

Betty Rubenstein

July 27, 2010

Dear Karen,
Hal just called me to tell me of Rich's sudden death... and my mind flew back to wonderful memories of our lunch together last year in Key West. I can see Rich now sitting in the sunlight with his head thrown back in laughter and that delicious gleam of merriment in his eyes.

I can only imagine that you and the kids are still in shock. How do you fill the hole left by such an exuberant personality, a generous soul and a cherished partner and Dad? Thank goodness you are such a strong, capable, talented woman and that you and the kids are close. Please know that my thoughts are with you in these dreadful days.

K.C. Bernardine

July 27, 2010

I had Rich as a teacher at Valley Froge Junior High and Hilltop Prep.
What a great Man and what a great loss. He touched the hearts of every student and person he came in contact with. I know he was a great influence on my life . He will never be forgotteon
K.C. ( Kathy Cox) Bernardine

Lori Losben

July 27, 2010

To nocella family,Iamsorry for yor lose.He was my favorit teacher.

Todd l. Seymore

July 27, 2010

To the Nocella family, I like many of my Hilltop students remember a man focused on guiding young people. He will always hold a special place in my heart. I am sorry for your lose.

Anthony Close

July 26, 2010

As I write this with tears and disbelief, Nocella was the one, the only one, who believed in me; he pushed me to do better. I will always cherish the times I spent at the Nocella's. From splitting piles of wood, putting up fence posts (twice because of rain), the installing barn doors (screwing the hinges by hand) for Karen's horses, and the wonderfull dinners Karen would cook after a hard days work. I will miss you. My deepest sympathies to Karen and the kids. He loved to talk about his family. God bless the Nocella's. A.C.

Daphne Goss Bradley

July 26, 2010

I was very shocked and saddened when I heard the news of Mr. Nocella's death. He was very fit. I had him as a teacher at Hill Top and his class was very interesting and not easy. I rode with him when he had job of taking and picking kids up from the Villanova train station. He was always smiling and had a wonderful sense of humor. I am very sorry that I will not be home in time to attend his funeral. I will always cherish the fond memories I have of him. I cannot imagine what his family is going through. Thank you and God bless you Mr. Nocella.

Steve Kozeniewski

July 26, 2010

We are sadden at his loss and extend our heart felt sympathies to his family.
Victoria we understand your heartache.
Karen, may the lord give you guidance, our prayers are with you.

Steve & Carolyn Kozeniewski and Family
Steve

Pat Krieger

July 26, 2010

Karen, I was so very shocked and saddened hearing of your loss. My last remembrance of Rich was the time we all spent on an AOE trip (Palm Springs?) Marc and I send our deepest sympathies and are thinking of you during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Marc Polett

July 26, 2010

Mr. Nocella was a great teacher. He was patient and had a great sense of humor. I know he will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of being in one of his classes.

July 26, 2010

All of us from Hill Top who had Mr. Nocella as a teacher and coach are shocked and saddened by this sudden news. He was an amazing teacher and friend who gave so much motivation and inspiration to his students. We will miss you but we will carry your words of encouragement always! Risa Walowitz Steinberger

Eric Weinberg

July 26, 2010

It is with a heavy heart that I write this note.

Rich was a huge positive influence in my life. I had the fortune to have him as teacher many years ago. Rich was one of those teachers that you will always remember for making a difference. His passion and ability to reach us set him apart and will always have a very warm spot in my heart.

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this week as I will be out of town on business.

Rich was taken from us suddendly and much too early.

I am saddend at his loss and extend my heart felt sympathies to his family and those that loved him.

He will be deeply missed by all of those who's lives he touched.

Edward Frebowitz

July 26, 2010

Hello, Rich Nocella or Mr. Nocella as we called him was one of the best teachers I ever had while at Hill Top or any school for that matter. I don't think it was possible for Mr. Nocella not to care about his students and the students he coached. I can still hear his voice yelling at Rich Henry and the varsity team during Basket Ball practice. I also remember how he tried his hardest to guide me to college rather than a school in Florida. In the end he was correct is his assessment of what I needed in my life. I always appreciated that. I'm sorry for your loss, I know he will be missed.

July 26, 2010

Dear Karen, Lauren, and Jeff,

We are so dismayed about the loss of your husband and father. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. The wonderful memories of him will live with you forever.

Sincerely,

Ann and Jack Fitzpatrick

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