Ricardo De Jesus Pena, lovingly known as Richard by his closest family, Rich by beloved friends, passed away unexpectedly on July 15th 2024 in Providence, RI. He was only 41 years old. Richard was born on March 14th 1983 in the Dominican Republic.
Ricardo is survived by his father Jesus Pena and his mother Eladia Guzman, his grandmother Graciela Cespedes; His son Ricky, his daughter Loribel. He will be Forever remembered by his siblings Carlos and Mirtha, his half-brothers Francisco & Robert. He is also loved and remembered by all of his cousins, especially by: Yanely, Janice, Monica, Rumayra, Johana, Abraham, Jochi and Ronald, his estranged wife Yisel and many of his beloved friends, especially Henry, Diego, John, Marlon, Arsenio, Odalys, Denny, Julio, Ronnie, AI Egg Roll, Frank, Titus & Shawn.
Richard was predeceased by his grandparents Ana Felicia Garcia and Juan Francisco Guzman as well as his beloved Uncle Raymundo Guzman and Auntie Maritza Garcia.
Richard was born in Santiago, Dominican Repulblic. Grownig up he was part of the Amaprosan’s Country Club's Swimming & Basketball teams. He attended UTESA Universidad Technologica de Santiago (UTESA) for Ingenieria Electronica. He then relocated to the United States and attended New England Tech of Electronic Engineering Technology in Rhode Island.
Richard was determined and forward-thinking, building the life he wanted from scratch with his own efforts and hard work. Close friends knew he was always willing to help and was a man of his word. His favorite place was the beach, and for those who knew him well, it was clear he had a special love for the Club.
His honesty and loyalty were qualities that truly made him stand out. He was always there when you needed him, ready to lend a helping hand without hesitation. His rare selflessness meant he consistently put others before himself.
Richard's genuine, kind-hearted nature touched so many lives. His love and generosity left an indelible mark on all of us, and his memory will forever be a cherished part of our family. We are heartbroken by his loss, and the deep pain of missing him speaks to the love we all have for him.
He will be forever missed. Until we meet again dear Richard (Rich).
Spanish:
Ricardo De Jesús Peña, cariñosamente conocido como Richard por su familia más cercana, Rich por sus queridos amigos, falleció inesperadamente el 15 de julio de 2024 en Providence, Rhode Island. Tenía sólo 41 años. Richard nació el 14 de marzo de 1983 en la República Dominicana.
A Ricardo le sobreviven su padre Jesús Peña y su madre Eladia Guzmán, su abuela Graciela Céspedes; Su hijo Ricky, su hija Loribel. Será siempre recordado por sus hermanos Carlos y Mirtha. Sus medio hermanos Francisco y Robert. También es amado y recordado por todos sus primos pero especialmente por: Yanely, Janice, Mónica, Rumayra, Johana, Jochy, Alfonsina, Abraham, y Ronald, su exesposa Yisel y muchos de sus mas queridos amigos, en especial por :Henrry, Diego, John, Marlon, Arsenio, Odalys, Denny, Julio, Ronnie, AI Egg Roll, Frank, Titus, and Shawn.
A Richard les fallecieron primero sus abuelos Ana Felicia García y Juan Francisco Guzmán, así como su querido tío Raymundo Guzman y su estimada tía Maritza Garcia.
Richard nació en Santiago, República Dominicana. Creciendo formó parte de los equipos de Natación y Baloncesto del Country Club de Amaprosan. Asistió a UTESA Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA) en Ingeniería Electrónica. Luego se mudó a los Estados Unidos y asistió a New England Tech of Electronic Ingeneering Technology en Rhode Island.
Richard era decidido y con visión de futuro, bueno en los negocios y construyó la vida que quería desde cero con su propio esfuerzo y trabajo duro. Sus amigos cercanos sabían que él siempre estaba dispuesto a ayudar y que era un hombre de palabra. Su lugar favorito era la playa, y para quienes lo conocían muy bien, estaba claro que tenía un amor especial por el Club.
Su honestidad y lealtad fueron cualidades que realmente lo hicieron destacar. Siempre estuvo ahí cuando lo necesitabas, dispuesto a echarte una mano sin dudarlo. Su raro desinterés significó que constantemente antepusiera a los demás a sí mismo.
La naturaleza genuina y bondadosa de Richard tocó muchas vidas. Su amor y generosidad dejaron una marca indeleble en todos nosotros y su memoria será para siempre una parte querida de nuestra familia. Estamos desconsolados por su pérdida, y el profundo dolor de extrañarlo habla del amor que todos tenemos por él.
El siempre será extrañado. Hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo, nuestro amado Richard.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing Saturday, July 27th from 11am-12:30pm at Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 12:45pm.
Burial will be private.
For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com
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