Rich was a part of the RYLA family along with his wife Lydia since 2002. Rich retired from the government and also from his second career as a healthcare provider. Rich was a Rotarian for nearly a decade and he was a past president of the Rotary Club of Greenport and served as program chairperson of his club. Rich enjoyed traveling and has been part of several Rotary Humanitarian trips to Cambodia and Nepal. With Rotary, the world is very small and he has had the opportunity to meet many Rotarians at International conferences. Rich could be seen at RYLA either parking cars or being the “cut-up” guy. At summer, Rich would up early each morning to fix fresh strawberries for the Rylarians. Rich enjoys watching the young Rylarians grow and develop into confident leaders. Rich and Lydia have been married for 48 years and have two adult children and four grandchildren. Rich was truly Lydia's partner. They met at a young age, and traveled and lived all over the world. There was nothing he wouldn't do for the love of his life. He was totally enamored with Lydia. Their love was clear to everyone who spent any time with them.