He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 17, 1938. Richie had a career as an Auto Body Repairman for over 40 years with many different companies. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and had a passion for golf.
He was survived by his four children Michael, Patrick, Sandra, and Matthew; his grandchildren Zachary and Samantha; his great grandchildren Bentley, Lincoln, and Jayden; and his sister Rosemary “Trig” Cherveny.