Obituary for Alfred Horace Richo
Alfred H. Richo, the fifth of seven children born to the late Elliot and Maybell Richo was born on
August 16, 1944 in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Alfred graduated in 1962 from Peck High School where he was
active in Football. After graduation Alfred worked several jobs prior to moving to Newark, Nj where he
worked and retired from General Motors. It was also in New Jersey where he met the love of his life
which he later married the late Annette (Ziegler) Richo.
Alfred had a great passion for the Lord and showed his devotion in his daily walk. A devoted member of
Welcome Baptist Church he was on several auxiliaries and served tirelessly as a Deacon. Devoted to his
walk he did not hesitate to share his testimony, pray, and usher souls unto the Lord.
Alfred was also committed to his family. He did not hesitate to travel the highways to spend Holidays
with his love ones or to be by the side of anyone in need. Alfred was and is love. He was such a
charismatic being who touched the lives of every person he encountered. Alfred spent his retired years
delivering sunshine and smiles with every flower he delivered for Rupp’s Flowers.
To know Alfred is to know love, to experience his friendship is to experience something unforgettable.
He will truly be missed, as never could there ever be another Alfred H. Richo.
He lovingly leaves behind children in which he raised Stacey White, Charlie White Jr; grandchildren
Shaquandah White, Michael Barnes Jr., Dawuan White, Al-Shaquan White; one great-grand Jazmir Ward.
In addition, he leaves behind his sisters Carol Thomas (Joseph Thomas), Catherine High, Maggie Richo;
brothers Elliot Richo Jr., Charles Richo Sr., and Leroy Richo; sisters-in-laws Geneva White, Jesse May
Carter (Elton), and Betty Doster; godchildren Darryl Powell, Sheri and Lia Jones, special friend Jean
Graves and dear friends Sharon Beamon and Natalie Jackson; sister and brothers in Christ Rose Jones,
Deacon Lloyd Davis, Deacon James Bennett, Deacon Eugene Bozeman, and Reverend Elijah Williams;
aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Graveside Services will be held 12:00 pm SUNDAY, April 26th, 2020 at the Bosque Bello Cemetery, 1320 N. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL. The visitation will be 3 - 6 pm, Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at Funerals by T.S. Warden, 410 Beech Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, (904)765-1234
August 16, 1944 in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Alfred graduated in 1962 from Peck High School where he was
active in Football. After graduation Alfred worked several jobs prior to moving to Newark, Nj where he
worked and retired from General Motors. It was also in New Jersey where he met the love of his life
which he later married the late Annette (Ziegler) Richo.
Alfred had a great passion for the Lord and showed his devotion in his daily walk. A devoted member of
Welcome Baptist Church he was on several auxiliaries and served tirelessly as a Deacon. Devoted to his
walk he did not hesitate to share his testimony, pray, and usher souls unto the Lord.
Alfred was also committed to his family. He did not hesitate to travel the highways to spend Holidays
with his love ones or to be by the side of anyone in need. Alfred was and is love. He was such a
charismatic being who touched the lives of every person he encountered. Alfred spent his retired years
delivering sunshine and smiles with every flower he delivered for Rupp’s Flowers.
To know Alfred is to know love, to experience his friendship is to experience something unforgettable.
He will truly be missed, as never could there ever be another Alfred H. Richo.
He lovingly leaves behind children in which he raised Stacey White, Charlie White Jr; grandchildren
Shaquandah White, Michael Barnes Jr., Dawuan White, Al-Shaquan White; one great-grand Jazmir Ward.
In addition, he leaves behind his sisters Carol Thomas (Joseph Thomas), Catherine High, Maggie Richo;
brothers Elliot Richo Jr., Charles Richo Sr., and Leroy Richo; sisters-in-laws Geneva White, Jesse May
Carter (Elton), and Betty Doster; godchildren Darryl Powell, Sheri and Lia Jones, special friend Jean
Graves and dear friends Sharon Beamon and Natalie Jackson; sister and brothers in Christ Rose Jones,
Deacon Lloyd Davis, Deacon James Bennett, Deacon Eugene Bozeman, and Reverend Elijah Williams;
aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Graveside Services will be held 12:00 pm SUNDAY, April 26th, 2020 at the Bosque Bello Cemetery, 1320 N. 14th Street Fernandina Beach, FL. The visitation will be 3 - 6 pm, Saturday, April 25th, 2020 at Funerals by T.S. Warden, 410 Beech Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, (904)765-1234