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Richard Stavola Obituary
AGE: 25 • Middletown
Richard J. Stavola, Jr., 25, of Middletown, NJ, passed away Friday October 11, 2013. Ricky loved riding motorcycles and quads, fishing with his dad, visiting with his grandmother, watching the Jets, planting flowers with his mom, snowboarding with his brother, playing with his nieces, riding horses and taking the dogs to the beach with his girlfriend Sam. He loved children and animals and they loved him. Most of all he loved his family.
Ricky is survived by his mother, Lisa Adele Stavola , his father Richard Joseph Stavola Sr., his brother, Alexander William Stavola all of Middletown, his grandmother Lillian Adele Serles, of Oceanport , his Aunt and Uncle Beth and Jack Stavola, his cousins : God Daughter, Elle Mary Stavola, Julie Ann Stavola, Ava Elizabeth Stavola, Frances Mae Stavola, Kurt Donald Bruckmann, Jacquelyn Claire Bruckmann, all of Middletown. His loving girlfriend Samantha Lauren Ross, of Marlboro.
Visitation will be Tuesday October 15, 2013, 4-8pm at The Thompson Memorial Home 310 Broad St Red Bank, NJ. Funeral Mass Wednesday October 16, 2013, 10:30am , Church of the Precious Blood, 72 Riverdale Ave., Monmouth Beach, NJ.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Addiction Recovery Program at Riverview Medical Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701, contact Jen Smith 732-751-5115.
Our Beloved son Tigger was pure of heart and he will live forever in our hearts. Guardian angel please protect our son.
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Chris Chrampanis
November 21, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for family !
Gail Biondo-Kawas
November 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season. May the guardian angel give you strength and love.
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You're always with us
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Keith Watkins
October 11, 2014
Ricky is no longer suffering and is in a much better place. I think about him all the time. He is now at peace. Prayers for all his friends and family.. Will always have a special spot in my heart for him for he made me smile through the tough times.. Thank you Ricky, I will always remember you!! God bless...
Rob Boswell
October 11, 2014
Stavola family I am deeply saddened for your loss. He was a great young man to have known and his joyfull spirit will always be remembered by me. I enjoyed training him and keeping his mind of bad things in his life. For the brief time I got to know you Richie has brought light into my life when I was not happy about where I was at the moment. I thank you Richie "Tigger" for helping me feel good about staying in New Jersey. May you rest in peace. May God Bless You.
Nin C
October 9, 2014
Dear Lisa, Rick and Alex,
I'm very sorry for your loss. He was an amazing human being, favorite couzin, who was loved by everyone who knew him. I hope you'll find strength to live without him around!
sending love and prayers
Lisa Block Blaikie
October 9, 2014
Lisa and Ricky.. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the both of you and extended family, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I will continue to pray for all of you ... Sending you love and strength to get through this difficult time xoxo
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Love Briz
October 25, 2013
Rick, words cannot describe how my heart aches right now. I just found out. I'm so very sorry
missy sage anderson
October 19, 2013
dear ricky sorry four loss. just heard. my thought and prays with you. would love two see you some time when you feel up two it. again thinking of you and family heart felt . missy Anderson sage. johnnys aunt.
Kathy Zaniewski Clark
October 18, 2013
Lisa and family, my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you at this sad time. There are no words of comfort to express to you and yours. You are in my prayers. You have been on my mind lately. God Bless You! Now he is with your father in heaven who loved him dearly.
Norma and Hugo Cespedes
October 18, 2013
Dear Lisa and Ricky...We are so sorry to hear of the passing of little Ricky...We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Lynn Mulligan-Carroll
October 18, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim and Judy Rooney
October 17, 2013
Dear Ricky,Lisa and family, Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you..
October 17, 2013
Dear Ricky & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the sadness of the passing of your son. May God Bless you all through this difficult time.
God Bless, Carol Garr Richardella
October 16, 2013
May God's love surround you during this difficult time and always.
~A mother of an angel
Sal Gelormini
October 16, 2013
Ricky, Lisa and Alex, My heart is full of sadness for all of you and anyone who knew Tigger. One of my fondest memories is from being with Tigger and Rick in the 2009 Baja race. I got to know Tigger pretty well and I will never forget that. Thank you. Alex, your like a little brother to me and I'm here for you. Please stay strong for each other.
Joanne Morehouse
October 16, 2013
Dear Stavola family Im so sorry for the passing of your son,I don't know your family but my heart feels your pain and god bless you all and just think of all the happy times you had with your son ,God bless you all
October 16, 2013
Dear Lisa & Ricky,
When I heard the news today, my heart broke for you. Although I haven't seen you in many years, I think of you whenever I pass Tulip Lane.Much Love & prayers at this very difficult time...
Gary & Michelle Paone
Debbie Raia
October 16, 2013
I am heartbroken for you all...I always liked Ricky! He was such a gentle sweet soul. On behalf of the Raia family we are sending our deepest condolences and sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie and Steve Raia and family
Elizabeth Herndon
October 16, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to your family during this time. Heaven has gained another angel ~ Tigger will be missed.
Teri Mroz
October 16, 2013
Dear Stavola Family,
My daughter knew your son in school. Words cannot express how sorry we all are for your loss. Though noone knows the true burden of your grief, may you find comfort in knowing that so many wish we could shoulder some of it for you.
Patty Frisch Badali
October 16, 2013
To the Stavola family I send my deepest sympathy. I don't know your family personally, but I know what your going through. There are no words of comfort at this time, just know you have a lot of people that care. God Bless
Nancy Dellera Perry
October 16, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family during this tragic time.
Deborah Barrett
October 15, 2013
I feel so badly for your loss and pain. Keeping you in my prayers.
Diane Fisler and Family
October 15, 2013
Dear Lisa, Ricky and Alex,
So very sorry the loss of your precious Tigger. Sending love and prayers.
October 15, 2013
Dear Lisa, Rick and Alex, with deep sympathy and condolences.Our family holds your family in our prayers for your beautiful son and brother.Peggy,Paul-Michael and Madi
October 15, 2013
Lisa and Ricky, and Alex, Jack and his family and all those close, I am so sorry for your loss, I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing, it has been years but my memory is of a sweet blonde haired boy, and also the love you both had for him..I cant imagine the pain your experiencing. Tigger is in my prayers, Diane Watson
October 15, 2013
Rick, Lisa, & Alex, So sorry to hear of the passing of Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Lynn & Frank Payer
October 15, 2013
Ricky and family, Deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Maud Devine and family
October 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and Richard, Alex and Lillian. May Tigger rest in peace... God Bless All of the Stavola Family. Jana Albert
Antonio Salvador
October 15, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all of you during this difficult time.
Christa Dugan Joe O' Brien
October 15, 2013
Our prayers are with you. We are very sorry for the loss of your son.
Susan Porter
October 15, 2013
Lisa - I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this incredibly difficult time.
Robert Jobes Jr
October 15, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all he will be with you always in your hearts
October 15, 2013
Lisa, Ricky & Alex,
My heart bleeds for you this day. Just
remember the good times you had...and all theVE brownies Tigger & Alex would eat at Wayne's...LOVE SHARON FISLER
October 15, 2013
Lisa and Rick,
We were so saddened to hear of your devastating loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Love and Hugs,
Sue and Kevin White
Cathy Romano
October 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
October 15, 2013
Rick and Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest regreats.
Joseph, Jacqueline and Margaux Oxley
The McWilliams Family
October 15, 2013
There are no words to express our feelings for your loss. We have fond memories of Ricky from his high school years and remember him as a lovely boy. You will be in our prayers.
October 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Stavola family. There are no words that can ease your pain at this time and for that we are deeply saddened. You have a special angel in heaven to watch over all of you. Keep your faith and memories close to your hearts and Ricky will always be with you.
Andrew and Vicki Flood
October 15, 2013
Lisa, Ricky, & Alex,
Remember the good times your family shared. Just hope he is in peace now with the holy Father. I pray for your
family at this time.
LOVE & SINCERE THOUGHTS
SHARON FISLER
Linda Sparrow
October 15, 2013
So very saddened to hear about your son.Keeping you all in prayer.
Milena Melone
October 15, 2013
Rick and Lisa, I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss.
Mark DeMasi
October 15, 2013
To the Stavola Family. My heart felt prayers to you and your beloved son. I am only a caring stranger following your son's story. I've learned of your son Richard through my dear friend Michele Lanfrank. Her care and devotion to your family so touched my heart. I know the pain you must feel. I pray for its transformation to hope for your family. I believe your son now lives in joy and peace in God's love. May the Lord forever bless you and your son Richard with his eternal love. Sincerely, Mark A. DeMasi
Karen Zerbo
October 15, 2013
Lisa, I am so so sorry to hear about this. Please know my heart and prayers and with you and you family.
Elaine Lee
October 15, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. xo
Melissa Mcmanus
October 15, 2013
Dear Ricky,Lisa,Alex
My heart goes out to you and family. God Bless..
October 15, 2013
Rick Lisa and Alex and the rest of all the famiy who loved tigger We. Are so sorry for all of you. We feel
Ike we watched him become a wonderful man and person over the last fifteen years I will never forget that big smile eveytime he saw me in front of the store Tigger had the heart of an angel He will live forever in our hearts and memories. I hope we can always be a part of helping thru this very hard time love and prayers Anthony and kimberly
Richard Marrin
October 15, 2013
Dear Mr & Mrs Stavola,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences.
May your son Richard Jr. rest in peace.
Your neighbors,
Mona & Richard Marrin
Hank and Melissa Simon
October 15, 2013
Ricky, Lisa and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 14, 2013
Lisa, Rick and Alex....I am so sorry for this to happen. May The Lord give you strength and peace. You're all in our prayers. Susy and Joe Incorvaia
October 14, 2013
Lisa, Rick, Alex & Sam: I am truly sorry for your loss. No family should have to suffer a loss such as this. With sympathy, Carla Fredrick
October 14, 2013
Ricky and family, my heart is broken for you. . I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your kind and strong heart will get your family through this tragic time. You all are in my prayers.
Marion Mckenna Lugones
Michele Lanfrank
October 14, 2013
Lisa & Family,
There are NO words to express how heavy my heart is for all of you. I KNOW how much you all love Ricky Jr and he loved you. You were the best family that he could of chosen for his journey. You certainly have an Angel in Heaven with a big loving heart always with all of you. Love, light, peace and faith always...If you need anything - I am always here to help and support you. Many blessings to all of you. Your friend, Michele Lanfrank
October 14, 2013
Dear Ricky and Lisa,
I was so so sorry to hear this news
today. Please know that we share your sorrow. We are thinking of you both and holding you up in prayer. Love and hugs,
Laurie Sparrow Gentry
Connie Delnero
October 14, 2013
Lisa, Rick & Alex, There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss. Frank & Connie Delnero
Sharon Huston
October 14, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy for my dear friend Ricky and Lisa. We only hope our children don't leave us first! You are both in my prayers..God Bless you!
Mark Azzolina
October 14, 2013
Lisa and Rick
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your son. There are no words that can describe how you must feel. God bless you and your family.
October 14, 2013
Dear Lisa, Ricky,Alex, So sorry to hear of the tragic loss or your son, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kim and Barry Kantrowitz
October 14, 2013
Dear Lisa and Rick, We were deeply saddened by the news. Special prayers for you and your family.
Sincerely, Angie, Kevin & Sara
October 14, 2013
With heartfelt sorrow,our prayers go out to you all. May your strength in each other and your beliefs help you through this very sad time. Mark and Lee Lutz
October 14, 2013
Dear Rick,Lisa and Alex,
We are so sad to hear about Ricky's passing,we loved Ricky,we will miss his bright beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Schuster Family
Diane Feigus
October 14, 2013
Dear Rick & Lisa
I'm so sorry to hear about Tigger. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joede Persson-Dimapilis
October 14, 2013
Dear Ricky, Lisa and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I hope that your memories provide your heart with comfort I know that there is love that waits for him with open arms. With much love and many prayers.
With much love and many prayers!
Joede Persson Dimapilis
October 14, 2013
So very sorry for your loss....my prayers are with your entire family and with Rickky. May you all find peace. My deepest condolences.....
A mom of one if Ricky's friends in Marlboro
Terri Francy
October 14, 2013
Dear Lisa & Rich,
I had the pleasure of getting to know your son through my son and MCDC and the recovery process they were going through. My prayers are with you and your family and my heart breaks for you as a parent. May the lord hold your son tight in his arms.
George Adam
October 14, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need.
October 14, 2013
May your blessed son and brother rest in the light and the love of God. My prayers are with you all.
Carol O'Connor
Kevin Silvers
October 14, 2013
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy dear Stavola family on the loss of one so very young. May God hold you all.
Synda Willand
October 14, 2013
Dear Ricky and Lisa,
I was so saddened to hear of your devastating loss. I wish you much comfort, peace and happy memories to get you through this dificult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 14, 2013
Ricky & Lisa we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. xo Erick & Diane Henderiks
Andy Rose
October 14, 2013
Rick Lisa and Alex
I am so sorry to hear of your son and brothers passing. My prayers are with you and your Family
Kim Schmidt
October 14, 2013
Ricky & Lisa-I'm so sorry to hear about Tigger, I know how much you both loved him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you God's peace.
Jules and Catherine Cattie
October 14, 2013
Dear Rick and Lisa
Both Cass and I are deeply saddened by your tragic loss. Our prayers are with you both and also with his loving brother Alex. God bess you all.
Valerie and Frank Montecalvo
October 14, 2013
Dearest Ricky, Lisa and Alex - words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for your loss. Tigger was such a pure soul that touched all of our lives in such a beautiful way. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved and cared for him. Please be strong during this difficult time of sorrow and know that he is in Heaven at God's right hand.
October 14, 2013
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son. Joanne Montgomery
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