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1942
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2023
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Richard Shippy Obituary
May 10, 1942 - December 19, 2023
Rich was born in S.F. on 5/10/42 and raised in "Butcher Town." He passed away in Marin County, on 12/19/23. Judith Anne Sedgwick was his loving partner for over 50 years. Rich cherished his time with her nephews, William & Michael Holvoet. He also enjoyed spending time with Nancy Sedgwick & the late Donald Holvoet.
Rich was the son of the late Mary and Burt Shippy. He is the brother of Loretta Cousins and brother-in-law of the late Wiley Cousins. Rich was the cousin of the late Ron Baldini. He is survived by Al Baldini; and numerous Baldini cousins.
Rich was a proud member of the S.F.P.D. He retired as a Commander after 30-years of service. During his career he made many lifelong friends.
A Celebration of Life will be on 1/11/24 at Valley Memorial Park in Novato. A gathering will take place at 10:30 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m.
Rich was an avid hunter and always had a dog by his side. Memorial contributions may be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915-1200
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Bernadette Viripaeff
December 19, 2024
Judy, Thinking of you today on the anniversary of Rich´s passing.
Cousin Bern
Bob Rogers
April 1, 2024
He was my first Lieutenant when I cleared probation
. I worked for him on the night watch at the old Northern Station. He was hugely fair and helped guide me and my partner through some minefields and was always supportive of us. He had a good sense of humor--and even brought that into the occasional corrections he had to send our way. He was a super bright guy--climbing to the highest ranks in the SFPD, but he had heart and took care of his troops. A decent man, and terrific boss.
Mike "Rambo" Hamilton & Family
January 13, 2024
Shippy, my family and I will miss you dearly. You're considered an uncle to my three daughters and son-in-laws. We'll miss your sense of humor, sitting in the yard with your dog and referring to my daughters as the "Rambo-ettes". I'll miss our hunting together and debating whose dog was better hunter. Most of all we'll miss your friendship.
Mary Lou and Tom De Natale
January 11, 2024
Judy and Nancy and Family
Thinking of you today and praying for Rich.
Tom and Mary Lou De Natale
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Mike Puccinelli
January 11, 2024
I worked for Rich at Northern Station and we remained lifelong friends. Rest in peace, my old friend. I'm going to miss the time we spent together, lots of laughs and good times.
Pete Balestrieri
January 9, 2024
Rich, may you rest in peace. You will be missed dearly. I appreciate the great times and the friendship you shared. But most of all the awesome nickname of the day for me.Thank you .Pete Balestrieri.( Popper )
Bob Del Torre
January 8, 2024
Commander Rich Shippy was one of the best bosses I´ve ever had in the SFPD.
He was a great police officer, mentor, but most importantly, a great friend. He served the citizens of San Francisco well keeping them safe throughout his career. He´ll be sorely missed, but most importantly Always remembered !!!
Tom Donohoe
January 8, 2024
Great friend, boss, roommate, and mentor. I am out of the country and will miss the remembrance for him. Very sad, he will be missed.
Dimitri and Bernadette Viripaeff
January 7, 2024
Judy ... Dimitri and I send our condolences to you and the family. May Rich rest in Paradise.
Tom Del Torre
January 6, 2024
Rich was a very close friend. "
"He was one of those rare members who belonged to a class trained to serve without the thought of reward and their needs are furnished only through their outstanding perfromance of duty" An unbelievable career spent at Comapnies A, C, E, G, H, I, and K.
He was and always will be a great friend
Tom Del Torre
SFPD-retired
Dennis Carlomagno
January 4, 2024
I had many wonderful years with Rich not only working with him but being his friend . Rest my friend I will see again. Dennis Carlomagno
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