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Richard Sharpstein Obituary
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Mario Pastora
October 15, 2025
We miss you Richard Sharpstein our family will forever be grateful for your work, your friendship, a true member of our family and community! What a hole you left in our souls and lives as your sudden departure! May your work and sacrifice always be our blessing ! Rest easy in Jesus name. Amen.
Richard Sharpstein & Debra Leibowitz
Debra Leibowitz
February 19, 2014
todd kalick
February 14, 2014
to cousin Richard
it was great having you as a
cousin.marcy and myself had a great time with you when we visited you down in Miami,one we will never forget.i wish you had the oppurtunityto see Jennifer,she is a pretty 9 year old.she would always talk about you.rip my friend.are memories of you will be in all our hearts forever.missyou cousins marcy,jennifer and todd.
Andres Tamayo
December 16, 2013
Thank you for all you did for my wife. May you rest in peace!
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Juana Tamayo
December 16, 2013
It is still such a shock to me and my family. Richard gave me my life back. I will forever hold him close to my heart and have him as a hero in my eyes RIP my friend. My heart goes out to the family of this amazing attorney. You will be missed by many!
Lisette Brito
December 16, 2013
RIP RICHARD YOU WERE NOT ONLY A GOOD ATTORNEY ALSO A GOOD FRIEND RIP MY FRIEND
Peter Chin-Tai
December 16, 2013
Journey well my friend, as it is written in the cosmos, God never leaves anyone behind, you started as my client and we forged a unwritten bond, HONOR AMONG MEN, I still stand by that HONOR and cherish the respect we shared on JUSTICE FOR ALL. Sleep well my friend, you always smiled when I mentioned Jessica and always say: My family, my children, I love them, I never gave up on my children and like us fathers, we live and work for our children, for they are extension of us. The bond is HONOR AMONG FATHERS WHO LOVES THEIR CHILDREN
Robert Klausner
December 15, 2013
Richard was a trusted colleague, a valued client, but most of all a friend. We will not see his kind again. Richard exemplified the very best that one could expect of a lawyer - fierce advocacy and unquestioned ethics. A'lav a shalom dear friend.You will be dearly missed.
Astrid Baez
December 15, 2013
Best professional and human being. Thanks for all you did. Peace be with you and your love ones.
Willie Hueston
December 13, 2013
Was devastated to hear of Sharpstein passing.He was a great attorney, friend and family man always talking about them.You'll will be in our thoughts and prayer. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
Willie & Fran Hueston
December 13, 2013
We are devastated to hear of Sharpstein passing. He was a kind person to all, great attorney a family man. Janice you and family will be in our thoughts and prayer. Richard will truly be missed
Marc Fagelson
December 13, 2013
It was my pleasure to have been Richard's contemporary at Tulane University. My interactions with him there are among my fondest memories of college.
Later, it was my honor to have had a handful of cases with him while I was a prosecutor in the South District of Florida. Richard's keen competence, thoroughness, rationality, human touch and balanced perspective always stood out, and always resulted in fair results in even the most difficult cases.
I am especially proud of the result we reached in one case, which arose when the Sentencing Guidelines were relatively new and being applied as strictly as possible. Richard's client was a troubled-young-professional who needed help, not life-altering punishment. Only through Richard's compassion, creativity and persistence was I able to see the truth of the matter, and to thereupon successfully impart Richard's view to various supervisors, who went against-the-tide and authorized a unique and solicitous resolution.
I hope that I, and Richard's survivors and friends, can get through our grief and surprise at his death by recognizing that we were blessed to have known a real Mensch.
Joe Massie
December 13, 2013
Richard was a great guy to know and listen to. It was honor to have dine
at my restaurant in Horseshoe
I consider it a privilege to have known
Richard and was always when he came to
Horseshoe Beach and ate at my restaurant. My sympathy goes to the
entire family.
Lloyd Shane
December 13, 2013
My sympathy to the family. The courts have lost a great voice. Richard's counsel was top rate. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Lloyd Shane
Samuel Lawson
December 13, 2013
Just sat with Richard side by side inches a part 6 days before his death at a Depo with the SA. Besides obviously shrewd, skillful and a well accomplished leader in his craft, I found out on that day, he was much more than any of that, a sweet, kind, humble and extremely gracious man. You deserve Heaven.
Bill Dean
December 13, 2013
Sharpie was a great man, an outstanding lawyer, a legendary Boston guy, a fierce opponent, an even better mentor, and,of course, a friend. I will miss you Sharpie.
Henry Rosenblat
December 13, 2013
To the entire Sharpstein Family, Debra & all who share our grief....
What I'm feeling right now is so difficult to put into words. I can't express how shocked & devastated I am to hear of Richard's passing.
I've lost a very dear friend today. We met & bonded as 18 year old AEPi pledge brothers at Tulane in 1968. We lost contact for many years after school, but were recently reunited with a bond stronger than 40 years prior. Richard Sharpstein just returned to my life & now is gone again forever.
He was a gifted professional; a gifted friend; & a gifted & charismatic human being. He was charming, hysterical, brilliant, caring & passionate. Time spent with Dick was a joy; a laugh; a charm; a fun-filled highlight moment that you could always recall when you needed some cheer. I simply enjoyed being in his presence to share his joy of life & people. I am so saddened to know there will be no more of those moments to share. The emptiness I feel is unbearable.
Richard's absence will leave a void in the lives of all he was in contact with and, of course, a deep hole in the hearts of his family, but he will never be far from our hearts & will always be in our thoughts.
We have kept all of you in our thoughts & prayers & want to express our deepest condolences to each of you. May Richard's memory be a blessing.
Henry & Susan Rosenblat
Ryan Wilensky
December 13, 2013
I'm deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Sharpie, a true West End legend. Back in the late 90s when Michael was my camper, "Sharpie" would come up with him, sing some color war songs as he ran up the inner path and reminisce about his younger days at "the Old Westy." You will be sincerely missed, but your passion and spirit live on by those who had the pleasure to know you.
Sandy Borriello
December 13, 2013
Ricbard, a man w/many words and a tremendous heart. We enjoyed your wit, charisma & knowlege. May you smile & rest in peace in the heavens above.....god be with your loved ones.
Johnny Sevcochevik
December 13, 2013
My condolences to family and loved ones. Thank you for getting me out of prison. You were there when I needed a good lawyer.
December 13, 2013
Many of the court stenographers who worked with Mr. Sharpstein through the years are deeply saddened upon his passing. We wish to express our condolences to the Sharpstein family. He always treated us with respect and kindness. In fact, we would often argue amongst ourselves as to who would get to cover any trial he was involved in. Our hearts go out to his family. You have much to be proud of.
Elizabeth Bohn
December 12, 2013
Richard, my former law partner, all around great guy: You and Janice were so loved, and such good and caring friends to me personally during your time at JB. The circumstances of your death are immeasurably heartbreaking to all of us who knew and love you, but especially for my dear friend Janice. I cry for you, and I cry for her.
Jacqueline Kimbrough
December 12, 2013
Mr.Sharpstein will be greatly missed Peace be with his family and may he rest in peace.
Steve Lepler
December 12, 2013
Words can't express how sad I am about this. Sharpie was my first counselor at West End House Camp and had such a profound, positive impact upon me. I so enjoyed spending time with him during Old Timers Weeks, including this past August. He loved West End House Camp and all that it stands for. He will always be in my thoughts. West End House Camp has lost a legend. RIP Sharpie.
Monica Rubiera
December 12, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to Richard's family and loved ones. I am deeply saddened that Richard is no longer with us. Your smile and great charm will be missed.
May he rest in peace. O Lord grant him eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Amen.
Louis Casuso
December 12, 2013
Richard Sharpstein was always a joy to be around with.
His monologues at Richard Gerstein's staff meetings at the Miami
Springs Villas were always legendary.
He was a friend, colleague and a lawyer's lawyer.
Good bye old friend you shall be missed. Rest in peace.
Love always,
Melanie
December 12, 2013
Mr. Richard Sharpstein.
Handsome, funny and smart. I got to know him through the country club he was a member of. Always a smile, a few words, a quick wit.
Everyone liked him or loved him. I still cannot believe he is gone. He will truly be missed.
Always helpful!! I'm sitting here writing this and thinking it just cannot be. I did not know him as an attorney. I knew him as a great individual with smiling eyes, great voice and caring heart. R.I.P Richard Sharpstein
You will truly be missed!
Margo Sainz
December 12, 2013
Missing you Uncle Richard
Forever In Our Hearts, Belisa Jorge and Margo
Burt Savitsky
December 12, 2013
Friend and fellow camper at West End House Camp in Maine. I am shocked and saddened. He will be missed The spirit of the "House" will never die.
Ian Osur
December 12, 2013
I will miss such a bright, good humored and honest lawyer/man. You were always so kind and understanding. You always had time for me no matter how bust you were. I hope you are at a better place.
Frank Nuñez
December 12, 2013
A tremendous loss to the legal community and to his friends whom will greatly miss his charm, witt and kindness.
Robert Kasky
December 11, 2013
I will forever miss the rasp in your voice and your quick wit. There will never be another Riicarh Sharpstein.
johnnie VANCE
December 11, 2013
God bless you and your soul is at rest.
Javi Garcia
December 11, 2013
Feeling Very sad TO know that u are not here , what a wonderful person it was a pleasure to me you Richie
mark & susan sanz
December 11, 2013
Richard, Words and world will never be able to replace a GREAT MAN and lawyer as the man you are.
Thank You for all the help and kindness that you extended to my family,, You will be missed by all that new you,,,
Myra Jacobson
December 11, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Jorge Tapia
December 11, 2013
I cannot find the words in my heart to describe how much we will miss him. Thank you for opening your heart to me and family. We shall forever miss you. Our heart goes out to your family.
Sharon Marks
December 11, 2013
You will always be a light in this world.
You have left a hole in many hearts. ..
Mark Evans
December 11, 2013
You always knew how to light up a room regardless of the circumstances. You will be missed by all who knew you!
Norman Levin
December 11, 2013
A truly wonderful man who saved me from a terrible situation with so much love and genuine concern .
usgoldandsilver.org
December 11, 2013
Dance with the angels Richard....you will be missed.
Sara Yaker
December 11, 2013
My sincere condolences to Janice and her children. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
December 11, 2013
THE WORLD WAS A BETTER PLACE HAVING YOU IN IT AND YOUR SMILE AND GOODNESS WILL BE A GREAT LOSS TO ALL WHO YOU EVER CAME IN CONTACT WITH!! WE WILL MISS YOU NOW AND EVER!!!! DORIS & RICHARD SANZ
Stephen Lyon
December 11, 2013
With deepest sympathy to Richard's family during this very difficult time.
Senior Judge Joel Lazarus
December 11, 2013
As a former prosecutor and judge, I always looked forward to having you in court. You will be truly missed. You are an inspiration to all new attorneys, both prosecutor or defense.
Jonathan Perea
December 11, 2013
Rest in peace!
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