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Richard G. Fell Obituary
Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 29, 1942. His family moved to Fort Myers Florida when he was a child, and he graduated from Fort Myers High School. Richard entered the Navy at age 17 and, after leaving the service received his degree from the University of Hawaii. He worked in the lighting industry after college eventually working his way up the corporate ladder to the ownership of Klopfenstein's Lighting along with KLI receiving many awards during his ownership.
Richard was a very talented musician/pianist and surfer in his youth. He had a delightful sense of humor and was an animal advocate along with being actively involved in the charity Lima Kohua that assisted many in his community.
Richard was preceded in passing by his parents Paul and Frances Moran Fell, and brothers Tom and Paul Fell. Memorial contributions may be sent in Honor of Richard to his charity of choice: Lima Kohua, Inc. PO Box 235264, Honolulu, HI 96823-3504
Service:
Church of the Crossroads
1212 University Ave., Honolulu, HI
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:00 AM
Though his smile is gone forever
and his hand we cannot touch
We still have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
His memory is now our keepsake
With which we'll never part.
God has him in His keeping
We have him in our hearts.
Sadly missed, but never forgotten.
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Kristin Priest
July 2, 2025
It is with great sadness to learn of Richard’s passing. He was so full of fun and talents and added so much to our class of 1959!
Richard will be missed by all who knew him!
Kristin Priest
July 2, 2025
So sad to hear of Richard´s passing!! He was full of fun and talent and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mary Lee Ferguson Mann
July 2, 2025
Richard Fell and Mary Lee Ferguson-we shared many homerooms together at Fort Myers High. I know you, Lalai and Franklin are making music together now.
Sarah Ann (Gibson) Dailey
July 2, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of our very dear and old friend, Richard, leaving us....
Our FMHS Class of '59 was truly enriched by his growing up with us. And....although I lived "in" Ft. Myers" and was not really a "Beach Kid", I loved being around Richard........... he was so much fun to dance with! We'll miss you.....and will always remember you with love...........
Sarah Ann (Gibson) Dailey
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Martha Williams
July 2, 2025
So, so sorry to hear this. Richard was the first person I met when we moved to Ft. Myers Beach when I was 4 years old. Long time, sweet friend that I have missed for many years due to distance. Loved this man.
Martha Williams
John Fullerton
July 1, 2025
So sorry to hear of Richard´s passing. He was an integral part of the class of `59 and will be missed by all the Greenies from FMHS.
Dorine Fell
June 14, 2025
The first time I met Rick was shortly after his brother Paul and I were married back in 2000. He came to visit us here in Florida and he was a delightful person. Always had good things to say and joking around.
He made sure he kept in touch with me after Paul passed away in 2006.
He would send me a birthday and Christmas gift every year, and called me too.
That meant so much to me.
We are the last Fells in the family so I want to keep him in my heart and know he is still watching over me.
Soar high and far my brother. I will keep you in my heart forever!
Your sis, Dorine Fell
Jane Aquino
May 29, 2025
Rick, such a dear, kind, generous friend who loved jazz. The charity he belonged to is Lima Kokua, meaning helping hands. Please send gifts to this correct name. Aloha Rick, dance with the angels.
Barbara
May 28, 2025
Oh, to the dear friends of my beloved classmate and friend Richard! So sorry to learn of his passing and I see today was his funeral. My condolences to all who loved this special guy. Richard and I grew up on Ft Myers Beach and he and I were high school classmates class of 1959. We all have great memories not the least of which as beach girls l, we loved dancing with Richard. I will try to include photos in f the lat reunion he attended. Goodbye my dear friend. Will keep you in my heart forever.
Barbara Anderson Hill
Marcus Young
May 27, 2025
Aloha Dear Friend !
Will miss your great sense of Humor!
A Hui Hou Malama Pono!
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