A good soul, Richard; enjoying his eternal reward.

As we remember you. Rest in peace, dear colleague 

This world has truly lost one of it's most passionate and greatest advocates.  Richard was a close friend and mentor to me for many years.  When I first met him, he was admittedly quite overwhelming to put it mildly but his sincerity, persistant caring and warmth ultimately won me over as a life long friend.  I had the distinct honor of driving him to and from many of the long distance Friend of 440 meetings which jokingly was referred to by others as "driving Mrs Daisey "(an old movie reference). True to form, it was certainly never a boring or uneventful trip.  During these rides, I learned alot about life (and Richard!).  He often talked about his family and what they meant to him. He demonstrated through his actions and words what it meant to love his family, grandchildren and friends almost to a fault. He made it a point to meet and get to know my family on many these occasions and always wanted updates on how they were doing.  His war stories about the practice of workers compensation law in the "wild west days" and the unlimited extent (yet within the code of ethics) he would go to represent his clients were quite remarkable and inspiring.  His incessant passion and drive to promote the 440 scholarship kept us all  engaged (and on our toes!) in such an important mission.   When Richard believed in an idea or an injustice, he was never shy in taking it on and or communicating it.  (I have no doubt that many legislators' phones, email  boxes and mailrooms have noticed his absence.) What I will miss most however will be  his phone calls where he would love to see if I would engage with him on many of these political discussions.  (It was tough not to partcipate!) It goes without saying that there will never sadly be another person like Richard  Sadow but his memory and his impact on me and on so many others'  lives will always be with us.  Rest in Peace  and thank you for being my friend.  You will be missed more than you will ever know. Love and Respect,

Richard was truly a wonderful man.  I met him through the his passion for the Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund.  One day in particular I will never forget was back around 2005 when Richard found out I had just purchased a sport fishing boat and he pestered me every day for two weeks until I agreed to enter it in the Friends of 440 fishing tournament.  And of course, he volunteered to be my mate.  It was a day I won't forget.   We caught a big fish, discussed everything from scholarships, the law and our personal lives.  He will be missed.  Rest in peace.

Richard will be missed. He was a kind man through and through. Even as an advocate in the heat of a battle, he maintained his kindness to all.  

You would always press me to be a better man and I will continue with the goal. You were like a father to me, I will never forget you!

It was Richard who got me involved with Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund back at the very beginning. We became good friends over the many years since then and I owe my enthusiasm and dedication to this organization to that same enthusiasm and dedication that Richard imbued in me. We also shared a love for sports and particularly our mutual excitement over the Florida Panthers hockey club. I’ll truly miss my friend Richard. 

In addition to all the beautiful memories that others have shared, and my enduring respect  for the 440 Scholarship program, Richard loved to dance. And whenever he would see me at the  Annual Conference he would come over, twirl me around and we’d dance for a few minutes right in front of the 440 Scholarship table. 

Rich was my freshman roommate at the Pilam house at UC. Have many fond memories of our times together. When we moved to Ft Lauderdale we spent time together, went to hockey games and once met him at a harness race track in upstate NY. Don’t remember why we lost contact but I’ll always remember him. I now live in Chantilly, VA.

Richard was one of the kindest gentleman, mentor, friend I have been blessed to know. His love and kindness was endless. 

Mr. Sadow was like no one else I had ever known. The love he had for his daughters and granddaughters was evident in his desire to be around them. Even when I would stop by with Patty, he always treated me like family, and had a story or joke to tell us. 
May the family find comfort in knowing he is at rest and pain free. 
~Kiara 

Richard's memory WILL always be a blessing...

No one reading these collective thoughts about Richard is unaware of the fact the largest heart among us has sadly now been stilled.  

Even when brought low by truly staggering blows, he recovered and lived life to the fullest, but for him that meant more than his work or fishing or horses or sports teams (though he surely loved those): Richard’s daily bread derived from his zeal that the lives of innocent others not be artificially impeded.  Toward these ends he offered not thoughts and prayers but ran chasing after them! For decades, repeatedly, dramatically, ranging far afield – – he knocked on doors and tugged at lapels -- to make absolutely sure everyone heeded the call. Could you turn him down?

Countless numbers are in his debt, including those of us who softened our hearts just a bit to heed his persistent calls.  There are too few like him: he is irreplaceable.

A final thought, one tinged with guilt: as a new attorney attending my first “Workmen’s Comp” conference, Richard, who annoyed me as a tenacious and zealous advocate but who charmed me as a gregarious friend, urged me to play hooky for a few hours and stroll the shops at Lake Buena Vista, which became a ‘tradition’ by my second year, but alas, by my 3rd year -- though he beseeched me to go -- per our ‘tradition’ -- I felt pressed by the increasing pace there to stay put. After a few years he stopped asking.  Might my life have been a little sweeter had I hearkened unto him, lo, those many years ago?


I love you dad.   The loved ones left behind are never ready.  Thank you for being a great father and the best cheerleader a daughter could ask for.  

I shall always fondly remember Richard from the days I first met him in his law office on Biscayne and 125th., the pictures of his Trotters and ordering lunch from Pumperniks.
And later on our trips to football, baseball, basketball and hockey games. 
The tragedy and loss of his beloved daughter. 
Being part of our group and in the picture the night we went to JOE’S, December 19, 1993, my beginning of life with Kimberly.
But most of all his being a good, kind, caring human being and excellent lawyer. 
MAY HE REST ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN ETERNAL PEACE, SOLITUDE AND TRANQUILITY

May his soul be at its place of rest and may it be at peace. A good person, a worthy advocate, and an example to us all. 

OBITUARY

Richard Alan Sadow

November 18, 1944 – May 7, 2021

Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home

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