Born in Queens, NY, Richard, known to family and friends as “Richie”, attended Queens Vocational High School before working as a printer for over 30 yrs. Richie and his wife of 55 yrs, Carole (2026) raised a family in Teaneck, NJ before moving to Jacksonville, FL.
Richie held a lifetime affinity with Lionel Trains, building model train boards, and watching westerns. He enjoyed being outside and spent many summers camping and fishing, visiting NJ shores and exploring the boardwalks. Richie was a family man. He loved his wife’s company, visits from his children, and watching his grandchildren grow up. He is survived by his son, Brian (Nonie), daughter Laura (Rishard), and grandchildren, Naomi (Jacob), Marius, and Mason.