Friday, August 27, 2021
I knew Rich for a little over forty years; we ran together in the early 1980s with a pack of “the usual suspects.” Great times that I will always remember fondly. Although life caused us to go in and out of touch over the years, I always knew that if I ran into Rich, I’d be greeted with a big smile, a hearty handshake and more often than not, several dumb jokes. Rich was one of the most outgoing, selfless, genuinely friendly people I ever met. It seemed like success for Rich was merely a way to be more involved and more generous with the people he knew; I think it truly made him happy. He was a wealth of knowledge when it came to his profession, and I always admired him for his willingness to share it, devoid of ego, with any one of us who could benefit from it. He was one of those rare “go-to guys” that few of us are fortunate enough to know. Most of all, though, he was the kind of guy you wanted around when you needed a friend.
Rest in peace, Rich- you’ll be missed. My condolences to family and friends.
