As posted in another thread, we’ve lost one of our long-standing, outstanding forum members - @ricko

toyz4geo · August 22, 2023 4:11PM

Sorry to hear that. RIP Ricko.

jtlee321 · August 22, 2023 4:56PM

I have not been on the forums very much recently. I just read about @ricko's passing. I am utterly speechless and in disbelief. He will be missed and his wisdom thankfully will be carried on within this forum.

-Cheers RickO!!! May your heavenly collection be the brightest white anyone has ever seen!

Connecticoin · August 22, 2023 6:11PM

Very sad news, RIP Ricko. Wherever he is, I hope there are bags of blast white Morgans!

lilolme · August 23, 2023 12:52PM

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Just a moment of silence.

lilolme · August 23, 2023 12:56PM

@Goldbuster said:
RickO had open heart surgery to repair a thoracic aortic aneurysm and two blockages on June 20 and came through like a champ. He was a couple of days in ICU, a couple of days in rehab, and at home on June 27. He progressed through every step of recovery without a hitch, and on July 31, at his cardio check-up, he was released to drive and return to work. He was one happy man! He was scheduled to start physical therapy to strengthen his heart on Tuesday, August 1. He got up, got himself ready, and fed his cat. When I went to tell him I was about to start his breakfast, he had already entered his Eternal Nap. No pain, no struggle... just sat back on his bed, closed his eyes, and left us.

These forums brought many years of comradery and joy to my husband. Your tributes to him are exceptionally heartwarming. Thank you... I cheered him on to reach that 100,000 post, but his Creator had a different plan.

My name is Pat Ormandy, and I was married to Rick for 19 marvelous years. You can email me at plaw@hvc.rr.com.

Thanks. Thoughtful of you to post this as it can be a tough thing to recall.

jmski52 · August 26, 2023 5:12AM

Ricko had alot more class than most of us. He will truly be missed, but I suspect that he's already making great contributions now in his new surroundings. RIP, Ricko.

stawick · August 26, 2023 9:47AM

I joined here about 3 yrs ago, but have been collecting for decades.
I havent been around much, but do check in from time to time.

1 of the FIRST things I noticed when I joined was how classy RickO was!
Being a modern US proof collector, we shared the clean blast white preference.

I read the obit from the other thread and didnt realize he was basically in my neck of the woods.
I've worked in his area, and knew a friend who lived there for a while anyway.
I feel I missed a chance to meet a great guy.

RIP

ColonelKlinck · August 26, 2023 11:11AM

RIP RickO

Russell12 · August 27, 2023 11:45AM

This makes me vary sad.

hardbitten · September 1, 2023 5:05AM

you all lost a galaxy of blast-white love, courtesy, and knowledge; all you got to replace it is this lousy box of churlish apples. Clearly he was loved and cherished.

OPA · September 1, 2023 12:28PM

RIP Rick, along with your blast white coins that you promised never to sell.

2ltdjorn · September 1, 2023 1:22PM

his insight was alway appreciated. enjoyed his participation in the forum.

Paradisefound · September 25, 2023 6:39PM

🌺 RIP @ricko ❤️

You’re and will be missed forever 🥲 a true happy being … never once you commented with a slight of negativity.

God Bless you my friend.

sellitstore · September 26, 2023 6:09AM

I have always felt a connection with @Ricko as I live about 50 miles south and have a great view to the North where he lived. When I'd read his posts, I'd relate more knowing that the voice that I was reading was from just among those beautiful hills of my home. I'd corresponded occasionally with him but never met him. I share everyone's sadness at this loss.

But we must stay positive and realize what vast wealth we still have here in our contributors. And new faces are coming on all the time while the existing ones become more knowledgeable and contribute more. Sad as it may be, we'll be OK as long as we have more like @Ricko among our ranks. Embrace and support them and the future.

Maywood · September 26, 2023 6:48AM

lkeigwin · September 27, 2023 6:43AM

Very sad indeed. I exchanged many PM's with RickO over the years. He always had such a reassuring and comforting attitude. Very at peace with the world.

It's hard to believe he's not with us. We will not soon forget "Cheers, RickO."
Lance.

Walkerfan · September 27, 2023 6:51AM

Thanks for sharing that with us @Goldbuster it’s nice to know that he went, peacefully. I, too, was cheering him on towards 100,000. He was so close and would have gotten there soon. What I liked most about Ricko was that he always commented on my posts. He was reliable and consistent. Almost always positive and the rest was just honest, constructive criticism, which was also appreciated. Whenever I PM’ed him, he always answered me right away. You could always count on RickO.

yspsales · October 18, 2023 9:32AM

I am old enough to remember Bear and Russ. Now Ricko.

Late to the news...

RIP

giorgio11 · April 11, 2024 6:16AM

Well, I am very late to this sad news as I do not visit this site as often as I used to. I am very upset to hear of this monumental loss to the forum. I was fond of Ricko not only for his always-gentlemanly and interesting contributions to this forum, but also because I, having a love for toned coins, knew I could gently tease him and get away with it. Also, being a musician (singer) in my other life, I had corresponded with Ricko via email numerous times and knew that he was a distant cousin (or some relation, I forget exactly how) to the famous longtime conductor Eugene Ormandy, of the Philadelphia Orchestra. We had even tossed around the idea of him coming down and doing a coin show together, where he could sell some of those blast-white coins! RIP dear friend Ricko, and Pat, thank you for telling us of his peaceful end. I am so sorry for your immense loss.

George Huber
VDB Coins

As posted in another thread, we’ve lost one of our long-standing, outstanding forum members - @ricko

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