Richard Boon, Jr. passed away suddenly on Monday, May 11th, 2020. He is survived by his father Richard Boon, Sr. (Dorine Boon), his mother, Ethel West, his daughter Serenity Brewster and his 3 siblings, Isaiah Boon, Alecia Boon, Nicholas Peoples, and other family and friends that are far too numerous to name.
Richard worked in hospitality all his adult life. He had recently relocated to the Orlando area and was working at the Crowne Plaza Hotel as a night auditor. His chosen career is evidence of his desire to always be helpful and welcoming to the people surrounding him.
Music was an enormous part of his life and he had an amazing and memorable baritone voice. He was fortunate and honored to share his voice with several choruses including Orlando Gay Chorus, Ft. Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus. To quote friend and fellow chorus member Eric Mask, “You were the largest man in the room, not only in stature, but your light, love and energy filled the room everywhere you went.”
The family is pained to not be able to offer a memorial service for this much-loved man but with the Covid19 restrictions, it cannot be accomplished at this time. The outpouring of love the family has received has been comforting in their time of grief and is very appreciated. It is the family’s hope to be able to offer a memorial service as soon as restrictions will allow.
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