Richard Fine

"Rick"

Mr. Fine, 64, of Cornelius, NC, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Murray and Roslyn Fine.

Rick was an accomplished businessman, owning several types of businesses. He loved to ride his motorcycle and spend time with his family, and beloved dog, Mollie, who accompanied him to work every day.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lilly; his daughters, Amy Fine Liesman and Stacey Fine Ellen and her husband Joe; his brother, Geoffrey Fine; and his grandchildren, Madeline, Maxwell and Maya. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Halina Ozarow, whom he cared for so much.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Hebrew Cemetery. Shiva will be held Thursday evening following the service at 11428 Snapfinger Drive, Charlotte. The family will also receive friends Friday evening after 4:00 p.m. at 17111 Claret Court in Cornelius.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University www.cancer.duke.edu/btc, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or the Kernicterus Research Fund www.kernicterus.org.