Richard DiCenzo

October 15 1950 - November 28 2004

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Thursday December 2nd 2004 3:00-8:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Prayer Service
Thursday December 2nd 2004 at 7:45 pm

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Funeral Mass
Friday December 3rd 2004 at 10:30 am

St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus , Ohio 43215-1534

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Obituary

Richard James DiCenzo, age 54, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 28th, 2004 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. A Professor at Ohio Dominican College and Capital University. He received a Master's Degree in Communication from the Ohio State University. Richard is survived by his parents Richard L. & Dolores DiCenzo, Katherine DiCenzo, children Robert, Shon,Sr., Meshia, Christina and Richard A., grandchildren Shon,Jr., Anthony, and Korin, brothers Jeffrey(Marsha), Gregory, Allen and Derek, sisters Stephanie(Kent), Sandra and Lisa, many nieces and nephews and best friend Marcie Matthews. Friends may call Thursday December 2nd, 2004 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on Friday December 3rd, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Msgr. John K. Cody, Celebrant. PRIVATE Inurnment at the Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Richard to The Caring Fund Trust, 240 West Jeffrey Place, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.


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From : Jeff DiCenzo
To : Quint staff
Date: November 30th 2004

the school is spelled Capital University, not Capitol.

Everything else looks good, although I have never heard of "inurment". -- but I looked it up and found it. It means to put into an urn. The dictionary spelled it inurement. But who knows?

Thanks.
Jeff DiCenzo

From : The Parker Familiy
To : The Dicenzo Family
Date: December 1st 2004

We are extremely saddened by the sudden loss of our cousin, Richie. I have so many fond memories of years ago, spending those long nights at Aunt Delores and Uncle Richie's house while they played cards with Mom and Dad. Richie Jr. would entertain all of us kids with his piano playing along with telling spooky stories. We had some great times together and I wish my husband and children could have experienced those memories with me.

I cannot begin to imagine the devastation all of you must be going through. We pray that the Lord will heal your heart and be your strength during this difficult time. It is so wonderful that you have such a big family - you can now draw on the love that all of you share to help you through these difficult moments.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Lord Bless and keep you. And I know that Richie is now in the presence of the Lord. May this be your peace.

Love,
Monika, Jim, Hope, April and Tiffany

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To : Rich
Date: December 1st 2004


From : P'Liz Koelker, fellow student at OSU
To : Rich's Family
Date: December 1st 2004

Although there is little that can ease a loss like this, you all should know, as I'm sure you do, that Rich was truly a remarkable man. He brought the joy of discovery, of acceptance and hope, and showed the fun that could be found in everyday life to so many people. Amidst all the sarcasm of the modern world, life always felt good and REAL and possible when Rich was around. We have all been blessed by your father, your son, your brother - and moarn his passing with you, though we will carry him with us closely in memory.
From : Victor van Buchem
To : DiCenzo Family
Date: December 1st 2004

Rich touched the lives of so many people, including mine and my family. A truly humble man who was wise beyond this time on our eath, I am indebted to him for so many things. He taught me about life. He taught me pedagogy techniques. He taught me how to think about video. He taught me new ways to engage with our culture.

While we spent many days together in Derby Hall on the OSU campus, my most favorite memories of Rich are from Vancouver, British Columbia. The summer of 1996 brought us out to mountains of the Pacific Northwest for camping, hiking, and generally communing. It was a wonderful time that will be cherished forever - I might never have visited that part of the country if not for Rich's drive to better understand the process of making video.

Rich has passed from this life far too early, but we will keep his approach to life in our hearts always. To quote from one of his favorite TV shows, "the truth is out there."

I am sorry for your loss.
From : Jesse Huff, Ph.D
To : Family of Richard DiCenzo
Date: December 1st 2004

You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Richard DiCenzo. Richard and I taught together in the Department of Communication at Capital University. If there is anything that I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Jesse Huff.
From : Linda Cooper Berdayes
To : Rich's family and friends
Date: December 1st 2004

Rich and I were graduate students together. I am so sorry to hear of his death. We had many wonderful experiences together, hiking in the woods near his "country home," parties at the farmhouse before it was torn down, parties where the OSU band he was in played, and great conversations about all sorts of things. He was a renaissance man, bright, loving, and funny. He lived life brightly, fully. I'll never forget him and will miss knowing he is around. The world is a little dimmer without him in it.

Linda
From : Art Ranney
To : Rich's family
Date: December 1st 2004

Rich was an amazing person who had an impact on everyone he met. As a fellow student in the Communication program and a member of Akademic Distortion, I spent many hours in Rich’s company. Rich’s intelligence, wit and candor — and especially his generosity of spirit — will always stand out in my memory. May your memories of Rich always be of your best moments together.

Fittingly, I can't make the trip to Ohio to pay my last respects because my band has a show Friday night. Rich taught me a lot about playing in a band, and I'll be thinking of him all evening.
From : Joe O'Dea
To : Kathy & Family; Richard & Delores
Date: December 1st 2004

Sad, sad news of my best friend, Rich.
Joe O'Dea 7002 Shenandoah Trail Atlanta, GA 30168
From : Amanda Nevel (Yontz) and Jada Horne
To : Family and Friends
Date: December 2nd 2004

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and an inspiring teacher.
From : DAVID AND PATRICIA JOHNSON
To : MESHIA, KORIN, JAMES AND FAMILY OF JAMES DICENZO
Date: December 2nd 2004

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. I AM SORRY I DID NOT FIND OUT WHERE THE SERVICES WERE UNTIL LATE THURSDAY WHEN MY SISTER CALLED ME. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

WITH LOVE
DAD AND MOMMA JOHNSON
From : Chris Richter
To : The DiCenzo Family
Date: December 2nd 2004

My sympathies to all of you. I met Rich in grad. school, and was, briefly, in a band with him. He was generous, kind hearted and brilliant. Though his death is a loss for the world, I am one of the many who feels richer for having known him.
From : Allison DiCenzo (Anthony M. DiCenzo's daughther)
To : The DiCenzo Family
Date: December 2nd 2004


From : THE JOHN OSWALD FAMILY
To : THE RICHARD L. DICENZO FAMILY
Date: December 2nd 2004


From : THE JOHN OSWALD FAMILY
To : THE RICHARD L. DICENZO FAMILY
Date: December 2nd 2004

THINKING OF YOU DURING THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR STRONG FAITH AND FAMILY. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
From : Kayla Powell, ODU
To : The Family of Rich DiCenzo
Date: December 3rd 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and I'm very sorry for your loss. Mr. DiCenzo was a great professor--he will be missed.
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Date: December 6th 2004