RICHARD A. "Rick" BENTLEY

BENTLEY RICHARD A. BENTLEY "Rick" (Age 50) Passed peacefully from this earth, surrounded by family and friends, on July 18, 2016 from respiratory complications caused by (MSA) multiple system atrophy. Rick was born in Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA and spent his adult years in the Falls Church and Vienna areas. He had recently relocated to the Mosaic District in Merrifield, VA. He is survived by his son, Ryan C. Bentley, of Fairfax, VA; daughter, Amanda P. Bentley, of Bailey, CO; mother, Nadine Bentley; brother, Rodney Bentley of Falls Church; two sisters, Delana Bentley, of Burke, VA and Delores Gates, of Binghamton NY, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Terry A. Bentley. Rick worked over 30 years as a senior computer programmer. He started his own firm, T3 Software, Inc., in 1996 and subsequently, a second firm LevelZeroSolutions.com where he continued working up until February 1, 2016. When he was not working, his passion was spending time with his children and assisting them in the various sports they participated in. He was a fixture and coach for the Vienna Girls Lacrosse team and proudly watched his son play baseball and football. He volunteered his time working with Girl Scouts troops, he also loved working with animal rescue groups- at one time he fostered, one German shepherd mom and eight pups during a fall holiday season. Rick was a truly amusing man, full of love; always loving and giving. During the fall season, you could find Rick watching his favorite football team, The Washington Redskins. He was also an avid cyclist and health enthusiast, enjoyed outdoor activities, as well. He spent many hours in the gym until he decided to buy gym equipment and make his own gym in the basement of his home. Rick had so much more he wanted to do but he knew his time was close. Although we know he is in a better place - able to walk, talk and see his family that passed before him, we miss him terribly. He was an extraordinary person who personified the beauty of the simple human heart. A Celebration of Rick Bentley''s Life will be held on July 30, 12 to 2 p.m., at Advent Funeral Home, Falls Church, VA. Please bring a story or picture if you have one that you would like to share with others at this event. For further information, please contact the Funeral Home directly. Condolences to his family may be sent to his son. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Richard Bentley (Rick''s) name, be made to, Multiple System Atrophy Foundation, the ASPCA- or Fairfax County Animal Shelter.