BEING THANKFUL FOR RICHARD

On this Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for my brother Richard. He died earlier this month. He loved his wife Val, his daughter Emily, and his birth family. He also loved acting, cooking, and laughing. Rich is the one in blue. His obituary follows. It does a good job of speaking about his life. Rich will be missed by many.

Richard John Sottile 

SOTTILE - Richard John, Thespian, 58, died Thursday at Waterview Nursing Center after a beautiful life & long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Dick was born in Jamaica NY & grew up in Lindenhurst in the house his father built. His interest in theater was piqued at Lindenhurst High & cultivated at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His adventures included: experimental theater; cross country travel & fatherhood. He laughed easily; loved acting & reading; was a skilled baker & could cook up a mean pot of chili. Rich was devoted to his parents Molly & Tony. He leaves behind: devoted daughter, Emily Valentine; beloved twin sister, care taker & life-long companion, Margie; brothers Tony, Joe & Bob; dear friends, cousins & in-laws; as well as his best friend (& former wife) Valerie Gene. Services will be held at Lindenhurst Funeral Home 424 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY Saturday 11/12/11 2–6pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations to LewyBody Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW Lilburn, GA 30047 www.lbda.org or the SAGE Project www.sagesf.org