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Graveside Services at the Walters Cemetery, Walters, OK on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-7:00 p.m. Viewing hours will be 1-7:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday Morning from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Richard Edward D’Antoni was born to Clarence and Barbara Marie (Edwards) D’Antoni on December 8, 1947 and departed this life at his home in Marietta, GA, on December 21, 2025 at the age of 78 years and 13 days.
Rick grew up at Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, NY. He attended St. Johns School in Queens, NY and eventually attended the University of Las Vegas (UNLV). From 1966-69 he served in the United States Army, honorably serving his Country in Vietnam.
Rick worked in the food and beverage business for many years. He married Stacey E. Monroe on July 10, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They had made their current home in Marietta, GA. Rick enjoyed collecting vinyl and loved vintage and classic cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Tommy Monroe.
Survivors include his wife, Stacey D’Antoni, of the home; his mother-in-law, Nancy Mitchell and Mitch of Walters; his brother-in-law, Randy Monroe and Cyndi of Walters; 3 nieces and their families, Randi Miller and Brian (Jace, Jaxon and Remi), Kensie Winfree and Carl (Traylee), and Kaidee Worthley and Nathan (Asher); and a host of friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
202 East Colorado, Walters, OK 73572

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