Arthur Francis Raidy III

The world lost a giant on November 4, 2020. Arthur Francis Raidy, III was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, and coach. Art lived his life and experienced death on his own terms. His determination, tenacity, and competitive nature defined his life. He continued to reinvent himself as he experienced life.

Growing up in New York, he decided that he wanted to go to college after he worked in the Ford plant assembly line. He knew there was more out there for him. He spent a summer in California working at the Universal backlot so he could put some money together for school. He went to the University of Miami and later went on to earn a Master’s degree at the University of Indiana.

He worked at Wayne Patterson College and was a teacher and beloved swim coach for several years. He formed lifelong bonds with his swimmers. He often talked about how much it meant to him that they still reached out and spoke of his impact on their lives.

Art was a very dedicated father and was able to spend much time with his girls as they were growing up. He taught them important life lessons about commitment, hard work, the value of a dollar, being a self-starter, and love. He also loved college football and installed that love for the game into his girls.

His biggest move came when he went to Colorado and again reinvented himself. At this point, he was retired and enjoyed all that the mountains had to offer… skiing, snowboarding, and golfing. He eventually moved from the mountains to Colorado Springs.

In the Springs, he thrived. He had a very active social life that included a wonderful group or motorcycle buddies and later, a handball group at the YMCA. Both of those activities and friendships brought him so much joy. He would often discuss being called “fart” when he rode because he was always slow and last but he didn’t care, he was just enjoying the ride. The YMCA provided so much to him as well, he truly enjoyed the game of handball and the friendships that he formed. Even at 81, he would tell men half his age that he could kick their butt on a handball court (and he could).

His life was defined by his relationships and being able to help others which he did often. Whether it was assisting people with rent, a pep talk, a loan, or a place to live, he always saw and believed the best about people.

He will truly be missed every day, but his lessons will not soon be forgotten and his legacy will live on in all the people who cherished and learned from him.

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