CORVINO, Richard (Rick) Andrew Valentine

With broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Rick, our beloved husband, father, and Papa. He left us suddenly, the second of March on the Island of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. 

He is survived by his wife Janis, his dearest friend in the whole wide world. They were together for 60 years. He leaves behind his loving sons and daughters-in-law: Robin and Vanesa, Lucas and Jess, and Daniel and Lauren. Adoring Papa of Samantha, Valentina, Vincent, Ryan and Caden. Rick will be missed by his brother Ralph, and never forgotten by his large and loving Spurek and Carruth extended families. 

Rick had a long and creative career as a Gifted Education teacher with the District School Board of Niagara. His classrooms were like none other. Retiring in 2005, he enjoyed sailing, volleyball, travelling, puttering around in his garden, camping with his family, or just simply sitting on his boat and watching the Niagara River go by. 

He was a caretaker. He cared about his town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its trees, the Niagara-on-the-Lake sailing club, his animal and plant collections, his vehicle collections, and above all, his family and friends. His eclectic style and iconic bandana and moustache were easily recognized. He always stood out in a crowd. 

If you asked him, he was seldom wrong, but by the way, Rick, you left the burners on again. 

Rick, I love you more than life, and more than I could possibly say. I love you forever.

- Janis

You are welcome to join us on Sunday, March 24th at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club for an informal farewell gathering from 1 pm to 4 pm. BYOB (Bring your own Bandana). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be made at richardcorvino.muchloved.com