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Richard J. LaVecchia, Jr.
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Richard LaVecchia, Jr. Obituary
Richard was born in Morristown , NJ to Richard J. LaVecchia, Sr. and Elizabeth LaVecchia on March 14, 1937. He was married to Dolores Stoppiello LaVecchia for 65 years, who was the love of his life. They had 5 children, 9 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
While growing up in NJ, Richard went to Seton Hall High School, then attended Lafayette College before getting married to Dolores. They raised their family in Basking Ridge, NJ before moving to the Charlotte, NC area in in the late 70's.
Entrepreneur best describes Richard's professional career. He's been a successful restauranteur, real estate investor/developer, and is best known for founding Poseidon Seafood in 1986 with his sons and daughters.
His passions other than his family were his faithful dogs, boating, fishing, reading, coaching football, and his farm.
Richard is preceded in death by his brother Nicholas, daughter Michele and his grandson Nicholas Jr. He is survived by his wife Dolores, children Richard III, Michael, Suzanne, and Nicholas Sr., sister Jean Weissenborn, brother Peter, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A private service celebrating Richard's life will be held for immediate family only.
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Robyn Johnson
December 11, 2024
So very saddened to hear about Mr. LaVecchia's passing. My condolences and prayers to all of his family.
Debbie Thompson
October 22, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. I just found out today. It was a very tall stature asked man. He was a quiet man only spoke when he really had something to say that meant something. I worked for the Laura's and through the years she has become one of my very good friends I love her with all my heart and I loved Richard. He was a very good man a smart man that gave back to his community and taught his children to be hard workers this whole family is a hard-working family. I'm so sorry Dolores and everyone else in the family. My heart is broken for you all but I know Jesus Christ has him and he is just waiting for the rest of his family to join him one day. Love you Dolores I am so very sorry you truly were the love of his life. I will see you again one day Richard. God please watch over this family Amen
David Braun
September 25, 2024
So sorry to hear of seniors passing
I truly enjoyed the years I new Rich and the LaCecchia family members
Warmest regards to all the LaVecchia family
David Braun
Crystal Johnson
September 22, 2024
My sincere condolences for your great loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for your family.
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Cynthia Jenson
September 18, 2024
I´m so glad I got to meet Richard and get to know him just a bit. I enjoyed our little talks... he had some great stories to tell and had a great sense of humor! He´ll be missed. My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
bill kurtz '58
September 18, 2024
So sorry to hear, Dick was a great guy Bill Kurtz Class of 1958
Linda Brocugliio
September 17, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Rich. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
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