Rich was born in Mt. Vernon, NY and eventually moved to South Florida where he married his wife, Theresa.
Rich was an avid fisherman, an accomplished guitar player, and a well respected funny man who enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his nieces, nephews, family and friends, along with his best four legged girl, Bogey. Affectionately known as Big Rich by those who loved him, he was a bowler, a surfer, and a golfer who enjoyed shooting at the range and an occasional visit to the casino.
In addition to his wife, Theresa DiMatteo, he leaves his sister, Evelyn Manthey. He also leaves his nephews Trey “Jr” Parolski, AJ and Nick DiMatteo and his nieces, Ella Parolski, and Mackenzie and “Heavenly” Maddie Demers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Hohendorf.
Viewing hours will be at Aycock Funeral Home in Tradition, FL on Wednesday, June 13th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Prayer services will be held at Aycock Funeral Home in Tradition on Thursday, June 14th at 11:00am followed by his burial at Forest Hills Cemetery in Palm City, FL.
Flowers may be sent to Aycock at Tradition and donations in Rich’s memory can be made to Maddie’s Fight Foundation at www.maddiesfight.org or 25201 SW Martin Highway, Okeechobee, FL 34974.
