Richard Olita

Olita Richard, age 66 of Ventnor, NJ entered into the gift of Eternal Life on Thurs. Feb. 6, 2014 having received Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. Rick’s lifelong passion was for sports of all kinds. He was a role model, coach and mentor for young and underprivileged athletes as a young man. He served his county in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. Rick will be remembered by his many friends for his smile, charisma and humor. He touched many lives with his kindness and generosity, making all who met him feel loved. Rick is survived by his wife Gwen, his daughter Aahna Olita, his step-children Crystal Calvez and Michael Calvez (Patti), his granddaughters Samantha Calvez, Morgan Botta, Ryleigh Botta and his special lil Angel Cash Obrien, his brothers Jules Olita (Suzanne), Art Olita (Maryann), sister-in-law Marilyn Olita and his life long friends Tommy and Karne D’Arcangelo and Ernie Di Bono. He was preceded in death by his infant son Joshua and his brother Nick Olita. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Wed. 7-9 P.M. followed by his Memorial Service 9 P.M. in the Main Chapel of the D’ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike Broomall, PA 19008. Interment Private.