Richard Bryan Festa

This world has been a better place for the last seventy years thanks to Richard Bryan Festa of Boca Raton, Florida, who walked the beaches of South Florida and byways of life touching the lives of all those he met.  On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, we lost Rick to a very aggressive and rare form of cancer. After fighting valiantly and full of grace, Rick crossed the bridge into eternity to be with his Friend and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Today, he is standing on warm sparkling sand, ready to plunge into crystal seas. He was 70.For a time, Rick leaves behind family and friends who will carry on and follow his example of kindness. He is survived by two loving children, Sarah F. Stallings (Luke) of Washington, D.C. and Bryan J. Festa of Orlando, and their mother, Pamela Clark (Leigh) of Gainesville, Florida.  His extended family includes Andrea Clark (Walter), Eric Festa, Sharon Festa, Melissa Summers (John) and their daughters, Madison and Taylor.Rick was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on May 31, 1949 and moved with his family to Lighthouse Point, Florida in February 1954.  He is predeceased by his parents, William L. Festa, Sr. and Frances Thomsen, and his brothers, William L. Festa, Jr. and Robert F. Festa.Rick loved few things more than a good book, a relaxing swim in the ocean, and spending time with his family. In life, he was a proud family man, a curious and self-educated person, and a wise and special friend. In death, he remains in our hearts forever.Private services are being planned for the immediate family and close friends.If desired, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Richard Festa to Big Dog Ranch Rescue at bdrr.org/donate or Ocean Conservancy at oceanconservancy.org/donate/honor-memorial-giving.