Richard Joseph DiFatta

Judy and Donna, I just found out about Uncle Dick. I'm SO SORRY to hear this. My thoughts are with You Ladies and Your Families. I have some GREAT memories of Your Father. As a neighbor of my Family on Hillendale Rd. Your Pops would tease my Father all the time and I Loved it. Our Mothers were Dear Friends as well. I still live in the same house, (51 years) and boy has this neighborhood changed. May God Bless Uncle Dick and Aunt Carole.

Great person with a wonderful personality, I will miss you Sir!
I enjoyed knowing you at PBSO.

He was my boss, my friend, and my savior as a younger Road patrol officer. A highly respected person in our agency and in his private life he will be missed prayers for you and your family Lt. God bless you.

Dick was a damn good street cop and was game for anything. Wayyy tooo many good stories to tell here , as Dick was more dependable than a Swiss Watch and was ALWAYS there when you needed him, and protected his men who worked with him and Ole Time Supervisors like him are unfortunately a thing of the past., RIP Dick, you earned it.

One of the finest I ever had the pleasure to know. Rest in peace my friend.

My Fathers Friend,

My father Bob Barton was a long time friend of Mr. DiFatta, they worked together at the Sherrifs Dept. in Florida. I know they corresponded regularly via email as I was always kept up to speed on things when I visited my dad, and I know my father respected him tremendously, he always spoke so highly of him. I am sad to hear that he has passed away, my condolences to the family, I completely understand. I can only hope that he has left a legacy of great memories and love to you all.

Rest in Peace Sir.

was A FRIEND of DICK in woodshop at Parkville HI SCHOOL

A true gentleman who cared for people. He was a great host to both me and my wife during our visits with him during the winter. May he rest in peace.

It was a pleasure to have met Richard.
Judy, Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

You couldn't ask for a more respectful, honorable person to work with. Prayers to the family.

Dick was a friendly guy who at the same time personified professional Law Enforcement. Enjoyed working with him, knowing him. Working with him was a joy. I think we all missed the fun he was full of day to day. Rest in peace Dick!

We started together in the 70's PBSO. What a great man. Everyone loved him. RIP Brother.

One of the finest men I had to honor to work with and for at PBSO. RIP my friend.

You will be missed my brother May you R I P.
Lt. Joe Roberson ( ret.)

I will miss you and the fun phone conversations we had. RIP dear friend. One day we will reunite. Confronts your entire family. . Say hello to my Mon and Dad Dick, tell them I still miss them very much. Thanks Buddy.

Dick, i will forever remember our conversations an many good times over the years. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed.

always a great person, loved his daughters and family, and never hesitated to Work Hard when needed His humor will be always know as the Best.. I worked with Dick in MD Marine Police, and in PBSO, etc One of the nicest guys in town RIP good man

If you had the good fortune of knowing Father Difatta you already realize that this week we lost a truly great friend, mentor, leader of troops and all around tremendous person. Never callous or rude, he was a consummate gentleman and confidant, who like a momma bear fought for and protected “his people”. Hence the moniker “Father Difatta” was eternally forged. Astute and knowledgeable, I owe so much to him that words will never convey my everlasting gratitude.
My most sincere condolences to Dick’s family and his many friends.

You couldn't ask for a better road lieutenant, he's a cop's cop plus a wonderful person that I had a privilege to work with. Rest in peace lieutenant until we meet again.

Dick was truly a legend at PBSO and he lived up to it every day! Great Great guy.

We were both lucky enough to work with Father DiFatta. Always a fair supervisor & he had a great sense of humor. We shared emails about the Hummingbirds & he was pretty caring about their care & feedings. We enjoyed Father DiFatta & we know he was loved by many.

A dear friend and a great leader, teacher and confidant. He could give you advice and in a split second turn and cut a joke. Father D as we all called him was just that a support for all. Dick we will always love and respect you and you will be up there with the greats in our book.

Such a good Man and Brother in Law Enforcement. RIP

Rest in peace Sir

Our condolences to the family. Dick was a good man and a good friend. Bob and Ellen Halstedt, both PBSO retired.

God bless you and
thank you for all your service. Thank you for all you taught me. It was a honor to work and know you.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.