Thursday, July 30, 2015
Dear Donald and all of the family, Just learned of Richie's passing from my cousin Joe Silva (Tiger's son) who now lives in Florida. So sorry to learn of this. We all grew up together on Northend Street and shared many good times together, like staying at my Aunt Clemilda Mello's summer cottage in N.H. Richie and Donald's band played at my wedding on Dec. 29, 1968. Many memories of Richie. Now he rests in peace and in the care of our dear Lord. God Bless all of you.<br>Love, Ruthie Amaral Tripp, Cary, NC
