Richard Carmelo Sosa, age 62 passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Richard Jr., better known as Richie, was born in 1961 in the Bronx, NY to his loving parents, Alice & Richard Sr., and his older sister, Irene. Being 14 months apart, Richie and Irene grew up very close, most times even mistaken as twins. When Richie was older the family moved to Whitestone, NY where Richie and Irene would go on to attend St. Mel’s School, and Richie went on to pursue an Associate’s Degree from Queensborough College. Richie had plans to become a lawyer, however, to his family’s surprise, he came home one day to inform them that he had joined the New York City Police Academy. Richie graduated from the Academy in 1981. His hard work and dedication to the Police Department allowed him to advance in his career and he was appointed Detective in the Ballistics and Homicide Unit. After working diligently in his career, he was able to happily retire and pursue his dream of moving to Florida. Richie loved living in Florida where his days were filled with gardening, sunshine, walking along the surf at the beach, and driving around in his dream vehicles that he enjoyed detailing and adding all of the “specs” to. Above all things, however, what Richie loved most was his family and friends. Taking care of his parents, spending as much time with them as he could have, calling his mom every morning for her “wake up call,” spending time with his sister and Goddaughter, Cristina, when they would visit him Florida, FaceTiming his sister every day, and FaceTiming his niece and great niece, Valentina, and watching her grow, and lending a helping hand to family and friends when they needed. Richie was also an avid lover of animals and was greeted in heaven by his fur children Scrapper, Star, and Pretty. Richie was the definition of a kind heart and a beautiful soul. He is survived by his father, mother, sister, niece, and great niece. His memory will live on forever and his soul will live in eternal heaven, until we are reunited again.
A visitation for Richard will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM at St. Mel's RC Church, 26-15 154th St, Flushing, NY 11354. An entombment will follow on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM at St. John Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11379.
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