My dad taught me MANY things..some had to do with a hammer,nails,paint,stripping paint,redoing furniture..I was his apprentice & now I'm a pro..We loved to watch thunderstorms together, we would go on the porch & always watch the storms.BUT when the loudest thunder would bang,he woud knock me over to get back in the house & we would laugh cause I would always say..Thanks alot dad ya almost knocked me over..he would say S**T that was a big one,sorry Rain!!.LOL

Daddy you are the most charming, handsom,dapper (GQ way before your time)sweet, kind,thoughful,smart,funny...OMG Daddy you had it all..I thank god everyday for choosing me to be your daughter..Not a day will go by that I wont think of you..We should all have the LOVE that you & Mommy have for each other.Her loss is heavens gain there is no doubt about that.We will keep her safe & warm, love & cherish her as you did. DADDY I WILL MISS YOU MISS YOU MISS YOU.LOVE FOREVER & ALWAYS RAIN *.*

Dear Ris, John, Mary, and Family, I knew your Dad and husband to be a sweet, kind, and very funny person. That he loved his family was obvious - all you had to do was see the twinkle in his eyes when he spoke of you. There are no words to ease your pain or make your grief bearable; but, know this - a time will come when you will think of him with a smile on your lips. Richie is now locked in your memory. Please know that Bill and I are truly lamenting your loss... Love, Lydia

Treated me like a son. Never met a better human. Need more like him if we're gonna make it on this planet. I've been lucky to have him as my Dad, Don't know where I would be without his influence on me. Trying to follow your example Rich and I gotta tell ya. It ain't easy. Till we meet again. Love You .