Born in Staten Island, New York, he had been a resident in Jensen Beach for the last 6 years. He formerly resided in Jupiter FL, Atlanta GA, Miami FL and Staten Island NY. He is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Maureen Catherine Fizzarotti.
Survivors include his three daughters, Darlene Marshall of Jensen Beach, Fl, Cathy (David) Silverberg of Jupiter, FL, Lauralee (Mark) Marandino of Coral Gables, FL; one sister Eileen Milazzo of Staten Island, NY; eight grandchildren, Charles (Stephanie), Jessica, Kailtyn, Emily, James, Kiley, Colin and Dalton; and six great-grandchildren, Alyza, Logan, Riley, Emma, Ava and Luna.
Richard always had a twinkle in his eye, a cigar in his mouth, and a story to tell. JK Rowling once said, "No story lives unless someone wants to listen." Richard always had a willing audience. May his stories live on.