Born in Providence, Richard grew up in Warwick, attending Scott School and later Warwick Veterans High School.
Richard enjoyed playing basketball, cooking and he also liked to impress people with his technical savvy.
In addition to his parents, Richard is survived by his sister, Victoria E. Pacifico, his uncles, Raymond E. Kane (Cheryl), Thomas M. Kane (Mary), David W. Kane (Renee), and Ronald Pacifico (Marie), his aunts, Nora E. Hawkins (David), Mercedes R. Kane, Nadine R. Kane, and Linda Pacifico, as well as his paternal grandfather Guido Pacifico, many cousins and friends. He was pre-decease by his paternal Grandmother Celia Pacifico and his maternal Grandfather and Grandmother Raymond F. Kane and Mercedes R. Kane, as well as his cousin James L. Angell, III. He was the nephew of the late Sara-Jane Kane.
Visitation Wednesday, August 17th, from 4 – 7 pm in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Burial will be private.