Birth date: Jan 10, 1954 Death date: Jan 27, 2023
Richard John Starace (Ricky the Bull) passed away on January 27, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Anthony (Doc) and Mary Starace. Rick is survived by Diane Starace, the love of his life, his friend and son Christopher, bro Read Obituary
I miss you Dad. Always Chris
Love you Ricky every moment of everyday!
You will be missed by many, Love of my Life. RIP - if anyone has earned it, you have.
I still can't believe that Rick is gone. I met Rick in high school when I was the football manager but stayed after school often and helped him with his comptroller work. Back then he was a coach and my mentor. I was blessed to reunite with him briefly about 15 years ago and then again 7 years ago. The last few years I was able to spend time with him in Saratoga and they were some of the best days ever. He was incredibly special and I cherish every moment that I was blessed to have spent with him. I wish I could hug him again... and again. He will live on in my heart forever.
Ricky was my friend and "brother". We first met in the third grade where our teacher was Mrs. Geeb, a nasty old lady. We became best friends immediately and our dads were best friends as well. We took many memorable trips together over the years, but the best trip was the one to Lambeau Field, which was on Ricky's bucket list. I managed to get us tickets to watch the Green Bay Packers play. Ricky was freezing during the whole game in spite of wearing 20 layers of clothing and I dubbed him the Michelin Man. I was lucky to have met him 50 years ago in that third grade classroom.
Love you my friend - Saratoga Billy.
I was devastated to hear of Rick’s passing. I had the privilege of working for Rick in the Business Office at Canterbury School for 15 years. He was a respected boss and a valued friend. A birthday or holiday never went by without a new supply of chocolates on my desk. After his retirement, I knew he was only a phone call away for support or advice. I will think of him at the start of each football season when each of our teams (Jets for Rick, Ohio State for me) start their seasons full of hope. I will miss his short text messages “Good game” or “Ouch” after our games. Rest in peace.
I’m sorry for your loss to the Starace family, Uncle Ricky was always welcoming to me and my family, he will always be here in spirit thank you for all the good times and opening your home to my family in New York and Florida, very much appreciated and will never be forgotten, may the road rise to meet you and may the wind always be at your back god bless
My darling sweet husband will be with me always and forever
