Richard Keith Schwartz

1949 - 2019

Richard (Rick) Keith Schwartz unexpectedly passed away on February 23, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. Richard was born in Miami Beach, Florida on October 24, 1949 to Dorothy and Ira (Doc) Schwartz. Richard attended Nova High School in its inaugural class, and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA and an MA in Political Science and Communications.While at the University of South Florida during his Senior year in pursuit of his Bachelor's degree Richard met his future wife, Janet. He decided to stay on and obtain his Master's degree while Janet completed her Bachelor's. They were married shortly after her graduation.Richard was Director of the Nutrition Program for the Elderly prior to pursuing a career in insurance starting his own agency, Innovative Insurance Group. He was active in the community in a variety of ways one of which was serving on the board of Aspira, a group that provided education and scholarships to at-risk youth. Many will remember him from the Coral Springs Roadrunners R/C Car Club where he was on the board of directors. His interest in the hobby even gained him a part-time position as a writer for Car Action magazine. Richard remained active in this hobby until he rediscovered the joys of golf. He truly loved the sport and was happiest on the golf course. His favorite story is the time he made a hole-in-one on the 17th green at the TPC Sawgrass while participating in the Nature Valley National Amateur tournament.Richard is survived by his beloved wife Janet Schwartz (nee Gertler), sister Vicki Brail and her wife Jeanne Covert, nephew Isaac Brail, niece Dori Brail and her wife Angie Peng, and numerous heartbroken friends and family.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Alexander Levitt Funeral Home, 8135 West McNab Rd, Tamarac Florida with reception to follow. Shiva will be held at the home of Vicki Brail and Jeanne Covert on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the American Cancer Society. An online page may be viewed at www.levitt-weinstein.com. Arrangements by Levitt Weinstein Blasberg Rubin Zilbert (305) 932-2700.