Richard Brunetti

In Loving Memory: Richard Brunetti was born March 8, 1953 to parents Pasqual Nicholas Brunetti and Lilly Ruth Smith and grew up in Arlington Virginia. He learned to play drums at an early age and this became a life long passion. He was a professional musician moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career playing music. He played in many bands, most notable of these was Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods, which toured throughout the US and Canada. Receiving a gold record for the hit single, Billy Don’t Be A Hero. In between the touring and recording he married his high school sweetheart , Robin Hall. They eventually moved to the Atlanta Georgia area where he continued playing and working. He became a proud father in April of 1981 to his only daughter, Kerry Ann. The family moved to Tallahassee, Florida in 1997 where he worked, played and recorded. He became a grandfather in April 2010 and was so proud of his status of being a grand dad to Sophie Grace! Ricky never met a stranger, he was warm, kind and welcoming to everyone he met. He was a generous person and he was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. Besides leaving so many friends, many even from high school as well as his travels, he leaves behind relatives in Bainbridge, Georgia and Youngstown, Ohio. He also leaves behind his wife Robin. They met in 1971 when they were in 11th grade and enjoyed their life’s journey until his passing on July 20, 2024. He leaves his beloved daughter and best friend Kerry as well as his beloved granddaughter, Sophie who was his pool buddy and his restaurant connoisseur, trying new restaurants as they opened. To say he will be missed doesn’t come close to the emptiness and loss that we feel . God Blessed all who knew him and greatly Blessed his loving family and friends the opportunity to share in his journey. Ricky was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Rest In Peace my love until we see you once again, Gods got you now. The family is being cared for by Jackie Fulford and James Sircy of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, FL. 850.610.4444

Richard Brunetti

March 8, 1953 - July 20, 2024