Rico Maximo

“Spend time with your dog, Take a walk on the beach, Appreciate arts and music, Travel with your loved ones, Be kind and help others, And make a toast to enduring friendships.-that is what Rico would wish for you; because that was how he had lived his life.”

On June 7, 2017, Rico passed away in his home near downtown San Francisco, a city he had called home for most of his adult life.

He was 61, survived by his shadow Luigi; his ex-wife of 10 years, a life-long companion Deidra; his devoted friend and employer Merri, his true confidant Carolyn, and his loving siblings, Leslie (Mike), Maydra (Bob), Veronica, Eric, and Patrick.

Like many youths in his generation, Rico left Stockton in his 20’s, drawn to the city by its vibrant music scene and the urban life style.

With his quick wit, easy laugh, and stylish charm, he made friends everywhere he went, particularly in North Beach, where he and Luigi had become a neighborhood fixture over the years. You would find Rico cheering in bars during World Cup, chatting with friends on Washington Square, always with Luigi wagging in tow. A perpetual hard worker, Rico was a natural when it came to working with his hands, fixing and installing, tiling and flooring, painting and carpentry. His work was honest and accurate.

Rico was a fan of music icons of his time: The Beatles, Cat Stevens, and Rod Stewart.. Though he did not embrace technology readily, he did marvel the magic of YouTube where he could find any song and watch many great performances by his beloved artists.

Rico also had a diverse interest in English mysteries by Agatha Christie. Proudly he collected European fine arts during his travel; his favorite places were Amsterdam, Spain, and Greece.

Of course he was not without faults. He sometimes had a short temper, stubborn with a cause, and patience was not his virtue. But it was hard to stay mad at him when you knew his generous heart was in the right place . . . .

“No one who has ever touched our hearts can really pass away because some beauty lingers on in each memory of which they have been a part . . . . . Rest in peace, my friend.”

Gifts or Donations can be made to the SF SPCA 415-554-3000

For information on the Memorial gathering please email: Ricosmemorial@gmail.com