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Richard Stricula Obituary

UntitledRICHARD J. STRICULA
1945-2007

Richard "Vinny" Stricula passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He had a humorous loving spirit enjoying friends, family, students, laughter, cooking, playing darts, the beach, a stiff drink and the Blues Brothers. He was owner/operator of Computers of Gulf Breeze since 1994, originally from Chicago. He served in the Army from 1963-1966. He was a member of the Krewe of Brewe and Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; sons, Rich, Justin; step-son, Cameron Zack; sisters, Gloria and Theresa; numerous, nieces, nephew, cousins and a multitude of friends. Services: 1:00pm, September 23, Elks Lodge Pensacola Beach. TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Sep. 21, 2007.

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Danny& Ella Pease

October 15, 2007

Yo Vinny!!!! was always there for us when we were in time of need. Sherry we have many fond memories especially during your hospitality to us duirng Hurricanae Ivan (Fema Trailer time) Love you, Danny and Ella

RICH MALAN OWSKI

October 3, 2007

GOODBYE TO A LIFE LONG FRIEND , THOUGH MILES SEPARATED US THE FRIENDSHIP STOOD STRONG . YOU WILL BE MISSED , RICH AND JOANNE

Sheri Maher

September 29, 2007

Aunt Sherry - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so glad we spent time together with you and Uncle Vinnie this summmer. He will truly be missed and in our hearts forever.

Rich & Justin - You had a great and fun-loving father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

-Patrick and Sheri Maher

John Pietricone

September 27, 2007

Sherry, you and Vinnie have been friends for years. Vinnie will be sadly missed. my prayers go out to you and the family. bada bing vinnie! you touched many lives!

Gloria Parramore

September 23, 2007

Sherri and boys my prayers are with
you. Rich was a fun loving guy,always had had a joke. Terry and I have many memories of him growingup. He will be greatly missed

Ted and Rita Perry

September 22, 2007

Sherry, You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers .

Gloria Parramore

September 22, 2007

Dear Sherri and boys my prayersgo out to you. Rich will be missed greatly,but he is in a better place.Terry and I have many memories growing up together.
Gloria

Lisa, Buzz, & Will Busby

September 22, 2007

Vinny was such a true friend and we will miss his smile and sense of humor. He lived and loved life to the fullest. We will miss seeing the Bluesmobile and Vinny riding around the Breeze or the Beach. Sherry and family, our prayers are with you.

mitchell hayward

September 22, 2007

Well, what can u say we have lost a good one. I will miss his laughter and his wit, vinnie was a good friend. He really knew how to throw a party. Sherry all my thoughts and prayers are with u.

Gloria Ragsdale

September 22, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Woody Okerlund

September 22, 2007

Sherry
I remember a young above average guy who always was on the right track. That track led to you. The life you had together was the best for you both. It was too short, but I know that because of the way Rich was, it was very full.
Woody Okerlund

MARY MCKEON

September 21, 2007

DEAR SHERRY,AND FAMILY,I KNEW RICH IN HIGH SCHOOL.HE WAS A REALLY NICE GUY.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
MARY MCKEON

Cindy Wasik

September 21, 2007

Aunt Sherry ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so glad we got to spend time with you and my Uncle Vinnie this past summer~those memories are priceless!

Richie and Justin ~ you had a great dad! He will be in your heart always, I know he will be in mine!

Terry Racine

September 21, 2007

Rich used to hang around with my Big Brothers, Frank and Kenny Racine in Midlothian with me being the little "tag along" Brother.
May He always Rest in Peace.

Joanne Burns

September 21, 2007

We mourn the loss of a good friend and all around nice guy. Our sympathy goes out to Sherry and the family.
Michael and Joanne Burns

Kitty

September 21, 2007

Vinny will be missed. Thanks for the many opportunities of sharing good company - work & socially!

BETSY PHILLIPS

September 21, 2007

You will be missed at Mardi Gras
especially. Your outfits at the
Nauga Breakfast and your tatoos
will always be remembered with a smile. Sherry, our thoughts are
with you.
Betsy & Vern

Dave Perry

September 21, 2007

Like the Blues Brothers, Vinny was on a mission...always a friendly smile and playful attitude. You can't beat going thru life like that! You are missed!

Terry Wasik

September 21, 2007

Sherry,
Thanks you for all you have done for my brother. I know the sorrow you are feeling and want you to know I'm here when ever you need me. Rich will always remain in my heart and the memories of Rich, Bill and Gloria growing up together are endless.
May you find peace in all you do.
All my Love,
Terry

Connie {Singer} Butler

September 21, 2007

RICH AN I HAV BEEN FREINDS FOR 46 YEARS, WE GO WAAAAAAAAY BACK.........I WILL MISS HIM SO MUCH.........SHERRY, EDDIE AN I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS........YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AN FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS,
LOV YA ALWAYS
CONNIE & EDDIE

Sandra and Frank Alvarado

September 21, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Boo and Teresa Boutte

September 21, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Colette & Pete Zimmerman

September 21, 2007

Sherry & family,
Vinny was such a wonderful peson, always had a story to tell...he will be missed very much by all of us! You and your family will be kept in our prayers during this time of sorrow! Many hugs, Colette and Pete Zimmerman

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