Class of 1994
In Memoriam
Below is the death notice of Richard Piiparinen, Class of 1994. Please keep the Piiparinen family in your prayers.
RICHARD "RICHEY" PIIPARINEN age 48. Husband of Andriara (nee Lima). Beloved father of Angel, Iara and Artur. Cherished son of Debra (nee Wolf) and the late Arthur Piiparinen. Dearest brother of Lori Mucha, (Mark) and uncle of Lindsey and Meredith Mucha.
Richey was an accomplished Author, writer and urban affairs researcher. He worked at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland State University as the Director of Center of Population Dynamics., part of the Levine College of Urban Affairs. Richey recently published a book titles "Octopus Hunting" a book of essays linking the author's fight for life and a city's fight for life.
Richey appeared in "The Daily Beast, The Plain Dealer and Huffington Post. His research has been highlighted by the Wall Street Journal, CBS Evening News, NPR's Morning Edition to name a few.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Richey loved the Cleveland Browns and hockey. He is a graduate of St. Edward High School, where he played hockey. However, his first love was his children, Angel, Iara and Artur. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Road, Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday January 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM. He will be placed at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery with his father Arthur at a later date.
The family will receive friends Friday from 4 - 8 PM at THE A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OHIO 44130 (WEST of I-71)
Posted on: January 1, 2025
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