Richard John DeBastiani
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Richie” DeBastiani COL (RET), 81, announces his sudden passing on March 11, 2021.
Rich led a full life. He was born September 9, 1939 in Colver, PA to Elario and Josephine (Tozzini) DeBastiani. He graduated from IUP with a mathematics degree, earned a Masters In Operations Research from Tulane University, and attended the National War College. He participated in ROTC in college and spent 23 years in the military. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He is a published author. Following his retirement from the Army, he helped propel a company and served as the COO of Information Technology Solutions, Inc. before retiring to SW Florida. Rich is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fly fishing Pennsylvania trout streams, Colorado rivers, and the mangroves and flats of Pine Island Sound.
Rich leaves loving memories to be cherished by his wife of 61 years Iris (Chapman), his son, Jeff (Teresa) DeBastiani of Lake Orion MI, his daughters Ally (Karl) DeBastiani-Knipling of Denver, and Kim (Jerry) Laatsch, his brother Leroy (Rena) DeBastiani of Ebensburg, sisters-in-law Pat Dean, and Mona Carole Chapman. He has four wonderful grandchildren Jon, Jessica, Jack, and Emma. His brother John Dean precedes him in death.
Rich could be a man of few words but loved the company of others, especially spending time with his family. His last days were happy ones. He had received his last Covid vaccine, and although waiting for Iris’ second, was already making plans for one last trip to Italy. A well lived life, and a person loved by many.
The family requests that remembrances be made in the form of contribution to your local Salvation Army or Christ Lutheran Church, Cape Coral, Florida.
Published on March 16, 2021
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