Rick is called to the water  beyond our vision , the sun sets on the horizon to which he sails . Fear not for him as he steers toward a sea of heaven . He follows stars light that markers the way to it’s  immortal shores . Have faith in favorable winds , calm seas ,and know now that his path is safe , his skies are clear . No more earthly pain.. nor mortal stings for his chart now rests upon an angels wings .

A captains life is lived at sea , like wind to waves infinite rolling , working and trawling out there is where he had to be . A life time living and giving from the water . I wish the wind to touch the waves and carry you to all our favorite places. I love you now as much as I did 41 years ago .

So sorry for your loss.I really liked Rick he was a good guy

I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. God Speed Ricktor, I will miss you!

Novak: (meaning Newcomer)
No words to say for the loss of a good man, Father,Grandpa, and a great Brother- in-Law. You always made us laugh and took life as it came. Your life with us was to short and we will miss you. We will miss Adventure’s with you.
Your truly Loved and Missed and your memories will be chairissed always.
Until we meet again My Brother Rick
GOD BLESS
With deepest sympathy Your brother Mike

You were a great man for the short time I got to know you and we’re taken to soon. Thank you for the great times we shared while we were Florida. Being at my wedding.
My deepest sympathy
Your sister-in law
Wanda Gentile

i met shelly aka trixi,lol,on my birthday,we dated a couple months later,but it all hinged on ricks approval,she told me more than once,but we made it til her last day,i love rick,and mox,i pray for her to have the strength to go forward i know now we have to honor them,but live

Was an amazing father, a best friend to me. Impossible to be sad with him around as any circumstance in life was material for a good joke. He was an amazing captain, hard worker until the day he passed. In His years on the water he taught many including his family and did it with enthusiasm. By teaching me to shrimp we grew a closer and stronger bond because I learned a new respect for the work and years he put in to make sure that we were provided for and never had to worry. This is a loss that shook me to my core. He will be forever loved and missed. When I see the sunset on the way out, I will think of him. Shrimpin in the sky.

You will be missed! Every time I came over with Steph you ALWAYS made us laugh till tears ran down our faces! Your jokes and smile will live on forever because you are an unforgettable man who brightened everyone’s day!❤️ My heart and thoughts are with Monica and your family 💔

I’m still in shock,over my great dear friend.. Ricterinni…he was a a hard working loving father, husband, grandparent..loved all his kids,and wife..Monica..I’ve know Rick 20+ years..worked on shrimp boats with him..Where I first met ..he showed me a lot of what he knew,and was very patient,and kind..always willing to help out and calm about it..I grew to love him,and his family..I will never forget Ricterinni..miss and love him for all eternally…

Saying goodbye isn’t for us.
Instead, I will say that I look forward to seeing my friend again each time I am reminded of him through a phrase,a joke, even a pair of shrimp boots.These are things that will keep us close.

Over the past 14 years of knowing you I have never laughed more than when I was around you. The second I met you, you made me feel so welcome into your family. Then I got the privilege of watching you become the most amazing grandpa to Greyson. I loved watching your bond grow with him and all the adventures you took him on. You filled his past 9 years with so much love, fun, laughs, and memories and I am so thankful for them all. You taught him to love the ocean and all the things in it. And I am forever grateful for you. I can’t express enough how much I appreciated you.. I wish I told you more. Thank you for all your love you’ve shown me over the years.. greyson and i will miss you so much. Watch over him for me..

Oh Teensy Man, your big sister will never be the same. With six years between us, I remember well the day you arrived and became my FAVORITE TOY. You grew to up to be a kind, patience, and loving man that I admire. You even had a way of making jokes out of an unpleasant situation. You endured much in 55 years, with an amazing wife at your side for 41 of those years. Sail away with joy, to the hereafter knowing we shall all unite someday. Like you forever Love you always♥️
June – –

Having known Rick most of my life the loss is almost too much. You will be missed. We have gone through much together and the memories will last another lifetime. Safe travels my friend.

My man Rick!!! This one truly hurt me hearing this terrible news.You we’re one of the kindest coolest soul I ever met.I’m gonna miss you at my birthday party getaways but I will absolutely honor you from here on out and leave a empty chair and beer at the table.Thank you for always being the level headed one during parties like driving me home to change my clothes just because I was to drunk to drive and you insisting you take me.Thank You for taking us all out on the boat in July on your day off just so we could learn all about the shrimping life and to let us cast some fishing poles in the water.Thank You for always always being you.Till we meet again!!’Love Ya Rick

Memories are all we have right now, you were taken too soon. The past few days I’ve been going through my mind remembering our teenage years, I was the bratty little sister. I always gave you a hard time, but you always gave me time. One summer in particular, probably in 85 or there around. It was one of those typical hot Florida summer days, wasn’t much to do so we three, you Monica and I decided to go fishing in one of the ponds. I don’t remember the name of the road but it was in shadow ridge. Any how we didn’t catch any fish but we did catch a gator. Oh that was just so cool, let’s real it in, so we got it up on the edge of the pond. Not a smart thing to do, cause now what? Well you looked in your trunk for something to stun it with, you brought back the tire jack, and hit the damn thing on the head. Put a nice size hole there. Well it was illegal to trap and kill so well let’s keep it, skin it and keep the skull and jaws. The three of us trepidatiously poke it, make sure it’s dead. Yeah we are bad asses, until we try to pick it up. It was only about 3 or 4 foot long. And heavy. Well we started towards your car with it and the damn thing let out the air from the lungs, normal reaction when muscles relax in death, we dropped that gator like a hot potato and ran to the car. We laughed hard, about that. When we realized what had happened we were able to get it into your trunk. You took it to your parents house, form there I’m not sure what happened. I’m pretty certain your dad wasn’t happy about it. Either way anytime I see a gator it takes me back to that hot summer day. Say hi to Shelly for me, rest in peace, you will be missed dearly

Do I start when we were kids and you threw our shows out the car window because you didn’t like them and all we could do was laugh because you made it funny,or sitting at Giannis as kids and going as adults, or you talking about my( Mox will know). Walking through the fleamarket usually would stop and look at everything and the people watching. You took life as it came and would make the best of any situation . I watched you become a husband, a father and a grandfather. You always gave me your honest opinion. You pulled the weeds by my stairs for Valentines Day,that was the best. I could go on forever of what a good man you were but I won’t, just know I have your Mox from here and will do my best to help her along. I hope you and Shell are having great time.i love you and miss you

Its been many years since I was able to see you my friend. I missed my opportunity to see you before you left. You were one of the best helpers I ever had. You rest in peace my man. I will see you again some day! You will truely be missed.

I’m so sorry for your loss, if I can help in any way, please let me know.

We knew Rick as a very quite and respectful friend who always was willing to help out always asking what he could do.He always took the garbage out full or not.I will miss seeing him going to work and tooting the horn if i was outside.
It was way to soon Rick but rest in peace you have earned it.

I’m not sure where to even begin. It’s taken me a while to find the words.. and I’m still unsure of what to say.
I can say though that you were an incredible father, you did your best that’s for sure. You were the most patient man I’ve ever known, because trust me I know we all tested it. You were strong and hard working. Made it look easy to get out there and bust your butt working like you did. You provided for us by any means. You were so kind and caring and laid back.. You’re humor and quirky behavior is unmatched and beyond rare. You were so comfortable in your own skin, with who you were. You didn’t care what others though. You just kept on being you. You tried every day to teach us all to approach life the same way.
You had a do no harm mentality but definitely took no bs from anyone.
You taught me so many things, you were wise and had incredible stories and life lessons to share. While I didn’t realize these things until I was older I appreciate them more than I can say.
You set the bar high for what a good man should be.
You kept us safe.
You kept us smiling and laughing.
You taught us to enjoy the little things, to enjoy nature, to be adventurous and to keep our curiosity flowing.
I admire the way you loved mom. The support you provided her. The effort that was put in to keeping that love alive. I truly believe no man could have ever loved her better, I think all of us can agree.
I’m happy you were my dad and even though you’re gone I know you’ll walk with me through the toughest times..

There are so many reasons to miss you. I could never count them all.
I love you Mufasa!!
❤️Kimba

Little over two weeks without him. I can tell ya being on the water ain’t the same. Lookin up from unloading and not seeing him looking back at me was heart wrenching. He is still the most popular at the docks. Everyone is talking about him telling stories and laughing reliving the good times that they had with him. He touched more lives than he realized.

Miss you dad. Love you always.

It’s been over a month now and we all just miss you so much. I love you, Mufasa.
💔

Not a day has passed without you crossing my mind. You taught me more than I ever realized and were always a positive force in my life. I find my self using your jokes and nicknames for things all the time.
I miss you and always will. DOW!

Today we are a few days into 4 months . Still the sun refuses to shine . Oh how I miss him . From the smallest thing to the most important decisions in life . Not a place , a road , an object in my view doesn’t have a him attached .

1 year and my hearts still broken.
I still can’t breathe when I think of you.
I wish I could turn back time and make a few more memories with you.
I miss you. I love you and I will always be thankful the YOU were my dad. Thank you for being you.

I will always love you dad