Richard Rotanelli

Birth date: Jun 24, 1941 Death date: Sep 21, 2024

Richard Rotanelli, 83, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born in the Bronx, NY and served many years as an officer with the NYPD. Richard also proudly served his country with the US Marine Corp Read Obituary

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Jeremy Lentz

65w ago

Richie,
Just learned of your passing. You were a great godfather to me ! Really a godfather like Brando or Pacino out of the movies. You remembered birthdays , made me and my parents laugh with your crazy police stories, always encouraged me to be my best and cared! Growing up in NY you were always there to eat mom out of house and home.

I remember staying with you in Florida and having a bachelors weekend with my dad with lots of BBQ chicken, going to my first ever gun range, and just having a great time. Loved riding with you on the motorcycle too.

You always accepted me and you will be blessed! Rest easy dear Godfather ! Love you . Jeremy

Jonathan Lentz

65w ago

Richie was my friend for almost fifty years. He was a storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor and a well-developed libido. He had his own unique way of perceiving people and was a very loveable character. He was fearless and brave and a wonderful friend to me and my family. Although we were very different from one another, we always shared a mutual comradery and respect. Jonathan Lentz

Chris Demitriou

79w ago

R.I.P. Richard the motorcycle rides will never be forgotten. May you and Ronnie ride on forever with Gerry Kilday, Richard Welch, Sal Criscuolo, and Stanley Wheeler. We loved those rides up to New City way back also. Until we meet again adios. Chris Demitriou