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Richard Alan "Rick" Blass

Richard Alan "Rick" Blass obituary, Savannah, GA

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Richard Blass Obituary

Richard "Rick" Alan Blass, age 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 24, 2018, after a long struggle with cancer. Rick was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He was an avid runner on the beaches of Tybee Island, a 25-year veteran of the Peachtree Road Race, and especially loved climbing Mt. Pisgah in North Carolina. His career began as a stockbroker, followed by many years as an entrepreneur, until he retired in 2010. He was known for his passion for food; family and friends will remember spending time together and enjoying his favorite meal, lobster, during vacations on Cape Cod. Rick and his wife, Lori, enjoyed many years as inn keepers in Savannah, Georgia, greeting guests who have remained close friends still today. Rick is survived by his beloved wife, Lori Blass; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Frank Brockway; son, Brian Blass; sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Jerry Warshaw; sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Richard Alterman, and brother and sister-in-law, David and Robin Blass. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Ava Claire Brockway, and many nieces and nephews. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Richard Blass may be made to the Emory Winship Cancer Institute, designated to the Winship Multiple Myeloma Fund: Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Office of Gift Records, 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778-5175. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway, NW, Sandy Springs, Georgia. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Feb. 26, 2018.

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Maria Rodriguez Zaballa

February 20, 2023

I have prayed for Ricky for a peaceful and enlightened journey in heaven. I will always remember his smile and his zest for life in my childhood days. With love,
Maria Rodriguez Zaballa

August 16, 2018

I crewed with Ricky on "Honey Sail" Captained by Jack Fitzgerald. What a great guy to be on deck with. He always had a smile and great sense of humor. I'll miss our walks together around his neighborhood. Lori was the love of his life, my condolences to her.
Fair Winds my friend,
Johnny g - Ohio

BILL MURRAY

March 25, 2018

March 25, 2018 Lori, I was so sorry to hear today about Ricky. He must have passed just after we spoke last on the phone and I did not realize he had passed and had been calling and texting him.

I loved Ricky and enjoyed seeing him out here when he visited Brian here in California and aslo when we came to Savannah and visited you both and will miss him. I am so glad we got to vistt at the 50 year reunion.

My thoughts are with you, Brittany and Brian and Ricky's Family. I hope to see you soon with Myra.

Love Billy and Myra Murray

Mary Rodriguez Zaballa

March 5, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Lori, Susie, Marty, David and all family members and may God bring you comfort and peace. I will always cherish my childhood memories with the Blass family and Ricky's zest for life.

Palma Adkins

March 1, 2018

For Lori & Ricks family & friends, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of a fine man.

February 27, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the Blass family and friends. May God comfort your heart and make you firm-2Thessalonians 2:16-17.
White-Jonesboro

February 27, 2018

My condolences to the Blass family. May the God of all comfort bring you peace in this time of need

Chuck A

February 27, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Rick.May you find peace and comfort in the words of God.

February 26, 2018

Our condolences to the Blass family in the recent loss of someone so dear. May our prayers bring comfort and help you get through each day. Trust in God the hearer of prayer to sustain you. - Pr 3:5

Larry Frankel

February 26, 2018

My great friend for many many years. I will miss our talks. My sincere condolences to Lori and all his family.

Jan Mariette

February 26, 2018

I feel so privileged to have met Rick several years ago. Deepest sympathy to his wife and family ~

Sandy Traub

February 26, 2018

Sincere condolences to Lori, all the family, friends, and caregivers. Rick fought a brave fight.

Bruce Nelson

February 26, 2018

I havent seen Rick since our college days.He was such a great guy.My sincere condolences

Gene Driskell

February 26, 2018

It was always nice visiting with you at the reunions. We will miss you greatly. All our love to Lori.

February 26, 2018

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

Perry Keen

February 26, 2018

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

Brice Perrie

February 26, 2018

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds. Through us, he will live on. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

February 26, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide your family a small measure of comfort until God's promises are fulfilled. Matthew 5:5

Rick Deahl

February 25, 2018

Always a good friend and will be forever.

Alex & Chantal Sales

February 25, 2018

Lori,
We grieve with you and are so very grateful for the time Alex and I, and later with our kids, spent laughing with you and Rick over the years. We love you and share in your loss. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the coming days ahead.

February 25, 2018

Dear Lori: It was indeed a blessing to be friends with you and Rick. We will never forget Rick's enthusiasm for life and for the good times we had together in Savannah. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for comfort, healing, and peace of mind. Love, Kathy and Paul Goldman, Rye, NH

Paula and frank Coffey

February 25, 2018

Lori, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Frank and Paula Coffey

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