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1950
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2014
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Richard Saponari Obituary
Richard J. "Richie" Saponari, 63, of Catawba Island and formerly of the Cleveland area died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio.
He was born April 30, 1950 in Utica, NY the son of Dominic and Helen (Radeschi) Saponari. He is survived by his wife, Maureen "Moe" (Gutowski) Saponari who he married on July 17, 2005.
Richie founded and operated Century Limousine of Berea, Ohio in the 1970's and early 1980's. Richie and Maureen then started Dawg Pound Diners of North Royalton and Berea. In 2005, they moved to Catawba Island and founded Richie's Limo.
Richie founded The Ohio Limousine Owner's Association which was instrumental in regulating limousine companies. After moving to Catawba Island, he created and founded Island Idol and Seniors Gone Wild. He was also the head of security for Mon Ami Restaurant and Winery.
Richie lived his life to the fullest every day of his 63 years. His love for his wife and family was insurmountable. His magnetic personality, compassion and generosity blessed many people throughout his life.
Surviving are his wife, Maureen "Moe" Saponari; sons, Anthony V. Gutowski of Cleveland, R. J. Saponari of North Royalton; daughter, Ashley A. Saponari of North Royalton; mother, Helen Saponari of Brookpark; brothers, Robert G. (Carol) Saponari of Brookpark, Ohio and Larry (Lori) Saponari of Boca Raton, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Dominic Saponari.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton where a short prayer service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. followed by a "Celebration of Richie's Life" at Mon Ami Restaurant and Winery, Catawba Island. On line condolences may be shared with the family at
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Teresa Ackerman
April 21, 2014
Richie you will be missed! My condolences to the family.
Michael Presley
April 18, 2014
i am very sad to have lost another friend way too soon!! my prayers are with you!! rest in peace my friend!!
Douglas & Susan Gardner
April 18, 2014
Rich will be missed by the boaters at Anchors Away. (AKA Docktrash) We all enjoyed him and looked forward to morning talks at the marina office
David & Diane Suitor
April 16, 2014
Richie's energy and drive to build lasting relationships both in business and his personal life will surley be missed.
Diane and I offer our thoughts and prayers to the entire family and will never forget the good times we shared with Richie in both our personal and business lives.
Kristie Clabaugh
April 16, 2014
My heart is heavy as are many with the loss of such a great man. I met him when I started working at Mon Ami. I enjoyed talking with him, respected his love for his beautiful wife and admired his zest for life.
Brigitte Howley
April 15, 2014
Moe I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Debbie Carl (Dietrich)
April 15, 2014
Made this candle shine bright just like you did Rich.
Debbie Carl (Dietrich)
April 15, 2014
May this candle continue to shine like you did Rich!
Linda Mealey (Ayers)
April 15, 2014
Mrs. Saponari and Bobby I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Toni Swallow
April 14, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mary Ann Peters(From The Bojangoles Days)
April 14, 2014
So Very Sorry Larry & Bobby For The Profound Loss Of Your Brother(Also To Richies Wife & Children) God Be With You All Now & In The Coming Days He Will Be Deeply Missed By All Who Knew Him Thoughts & Prayers To You
Sandy Spillman
April 14, 2014
To the Saponari family Our prayers are with you all Richie was a awesome guy
April 13, 2014
Mo- So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Larry and Phyllis Coats
Neidecker, Leveck & Crosser Funeral Home Funeral Home
April 13, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
April 12, 2014
Sincere sympathy to your families.
Helen Frye
Bryan
April 12, 2014
Catawba island and mom ami will not be the same without it's number one MC, party planner and ride home. I will miss your energy and your company!
Michael Mercer
April 11, 2014
A friend to me and many. You will be missed. Merc
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