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May 29, 2025
Met Rich about 5 years ago on a vacation. He was admired by many and a great friend to many. He will truly be missed.
Chris Toselli
April 9, 2025
Worked with Rich on landscaping projects notably the Lion statue among grasses. He was honoring his wife and told me many stories of their travels. Rich was a lovely person, genuine and the way he spoke of his late wife was incredibly sweet. He was always very kind and one of those folks it was nice to spend time with. Rest in Peace.
Elysia Elliott
March 21, 2025
When he smiles it lights up the room. His jokes are unforgettable, the great time we spent together and all the memories we shared. Always in our hearts.
Lisa Martino
March 16, 2025
I had the pleasure to work for Rich as my manager back in the 70’s. He was such a wonderful person inside and out. I will keep Rich in my prayers. RIP
Christopher Sims
March 16, 2025
Hired me at the federal reserve. It was a pleasure working with Rich for years. He was such a compassionate and funny man. Always took the time to see how you were doing.
Richard Woods
February 1, 2025
Richard we have so many good days together I appreciate are talks that we had so many times all the advice you gave me to better my life the wisdom you shared with me and your Generosity.
You were my best friend I have ever and I will truly miss you I am so glad we got to spend new year together it will be a memory that I will never forget so many good memories. You where the best
Maureen Parker
January 31, 2025
Rich, you were so much fun and probably the kindest person I’ve ever known. Thankfully I’m sure I told you and positive you believed it.
You planned a trip to Peru and the Galapagos for all of us because you knew how much I wanted to go. You popped in to Greece for a short visit to surprise us. In Amsterdam we photo bombed a tour group from Japan. They loved it as much as we did. You always had our midnight system batch run planned so that the time flew and we had a million laughs and I’m sure there’s no one in the world that can come up with better names for dogs than you.
You are one of a kind and will be missed by so many people. Your friend always, Maureen
Linnda Sheaffer
January 28, 2025
Rich, may you RIP. He always had time to talk. He was one of the good guys. Darcy and I would have Christmas dinner together with him and their Mother and my parents. Christmas night would be spent playing poker. His Mother loved to play as did my parents. So, there was a Christmas night party. Darcy and I went to Walt Disney World with Karen and him, what a fun time. He truly loved life. Brother in Law, you will be missed. Love, Linda Sheaffer
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