Richard Stephen Gatti, Jr.

Richard Stephen Gatti, Jr. of Rockville Maryland passed away peacefully December 9 at Suburban Hospital.He was born September 24, 1940 to Henrietta and Richard Gatti, deceased. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 62 years Eileen Gatti and their three children, Richard III (Eileen), Linda, and Mary Snodderly (Mike), blessed with five grandchildren,Meagan Kistler (Hobart), Erin Wimmer (Jacob)and Matthew Gatti, Michael Snodderly, and Joey Snodderly (Livvy).Three beautiful great granddaughters, Lily and Mara Wimmer, an Elizabeth Kistler.

Rich was a 1958 graduate of St Johns College High School, and a 1962 graduate of American University. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Rich was a self employed Real Estate Investor Manager for almost 60 years. He was a beloved boys and girls soccer, basketball, and baseball coach for many years with the Farmland Athletic Association.He loved his more than 50 years as a summer resident of Bethany Beach DE. He was an avid tennis player, and enjoyed his yearly tennis parties giving out joke gifts. Rich was an ardent New England Patriot fan for many years-through thick and thinHe will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a good man, provider, and jokester.

He is also survived by his dear Husky Snowy. She was the 9th of his beloved Husky fur babies.

Friends may call at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Montrose Rd, Rockville MD on Wednesday December 27, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM where a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10.

Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery following the Mass.

Donations in Rich’s memory may be made to Humane Rescue Alliance, Central Union Mission, or charity of your choice.