Rick Miraglia
elevated Lrf0v Rick Miraglia
elevated Lrf0v July 10, 1953 – January 12, 2021
elevated Lrf0v It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Anthony Miraglia. Rick passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2021 in Richmond Hill at the age of 67.
elevated Lrf0v Devoted husband to his wife Maria Miraglia (Antonucci). Doting and loving father to daughter Alana Miraglia (Joseph Vernuccio) and son Jason Bottoni (Lora Bottoni). Proud grandfather of Paolo and Giuliano Bottoni. Predeceased by his parents Ferdinado and Rose Miraglia. He will be dearly missed by his loving family Sandra McCallum (Bob McCallum), Theresa Simone (Morris Manning), and Mary Occhipinti (Sal Occhipinti); his nephews Michael McCallum (Julie McCallum), Adam Occhipinti (Kelly Keess) and Richard Occhipinti (Kezia Onel); his brother in law Tony Antonucci; and his great-nephew and niece Gavin and Keira McCallum.
elevated Lrf0v Rick was a dedicated employee of the York Catholic District School Board for over 30 years and worked the Behaviour field for over 40 years. As Supervisor of the Behaviour Resource Services Team, he was passionate about providing a supporting and caring environment for students with exceptional needs. In 2018, Rick received the provincial President’s Award from the Council for Exceptional Children for his dedication to helping individuals in both treatment and educational settings. Rick never tired of advocating for students at risk. He loved bringing joy and light heartedness to everything he did.
elevated Lrf0v Rick was an avid music lover and musician. He was known to always have a guitar and Elvis wig close by and to be looking for a gig for his band Pink Cadillac. He believed music and a song could uplift anyone’s spirit. Rick loved his boat Sea Sharp and enjoyed spending summers at the marina surrounded by friends and family.
elevated Lrf0v Rick was a light in the world who aimed to bring joy and laughter to anyone he met. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, relatives, colleagues and many more.
elevated Lrf0v The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out in this difficult time including relatives, family friends, boating friends, as well as friends and colleagues from the York Catholic District School Board.
elevated Lrf0v A private vitiation will be held at Holy Cross Funeral Home on Friday, January 15th, 2021.
elevated Lrf0v Donations can be made to The Hospital for Sick Children.
elevated Lrf0v Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited number of guests are permitted and have been privately invited to the visitation and funeral. If you wish to watch the Funeral Service live on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 1:30pm, please click the link below.
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Our sincere condolences to the Miraglia family. You are in our thoughts. May good memories be a comfort to you at this time.
Zia Flora and Family
I’m so sorry for your loss Alana and the rest of the family. I send you all big hugs and prayers.❤️❤️🙏
My Friend Rick, you will be missed Buddy, but never forgotten. I appreciate the many great years we had together as my supervisor. The support and friendship is beyond words.
Rest in peace Buddy!!
Our sincere condolences at this time. May good memories be a comfort to you at this time. Zia Flora and Family
My deepest condolences to you and the extended family. I was deeply saddened to hear this and will forever cherish his professional leadership, guidance, laughter, jokes, sarcasm and musical talent . My prayers and thoughts are with you all
I’m so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Rick was always so joyful and positive at work. We always had a good laugh and he loved talking music and guitars with me. I’m sending lots of thoughts and prayers to all of Rick’s family during this difficult time.
It’s just so unbelievable. Our deepest condolences. Sending love and prayers. Rick was such a kind hearted soul. I just see his big smile.
My deepest condolences
to all of Ricks family and many friends. The boards staff and students and musical friends will miss you and treasure the amazing memories.
I am so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. I am proud to have had him as a friend.The most memorable memories were the laughter and the sincere conversation that we had about students, family and dreams. I will miss you. Hugs to you all and especially to you Rick. Love
Rick was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. May your memories of him bring you peace, comfort and strength.
I’m so sorry to hear about Rick. I have great memories of his laugh and great sense of humour! My prayers go out to all his family and friends.
My words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I will truly miss Rick’s sense of humour, lively musical talents when playing in his band, and chatting with him when walking by your home. The neighbourhood will truly miss his friendly personality.
May your family ever treasure the wonderful times you had, and my deepest condolences and prayers for your whole family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless him he was a wonderful man.
Oh Rick l can’t believe your gone!
I can only assume they needed some good old Rock and Roll in heavan and you were the best fit for that!
Over 40 years of knowing you from CAS to the School Brd.
What a ride! It has been so much fun knowing and working with you!
Hugs and prayers for your family on your new Journey!💙💙🙏🙏😇😇🎶🎸
Larry and I were so saddened to hear of Rick’s sudden passing. We pray that the support you are receiving from your family and friends gives you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences on your profound loss. May your sweet memories help you through this very sad and difficult time. Sending prayers to your whole family.
Dear Rick, I had the privilege of knowing you for many years, being one of the first SSW’s. Your guidance, mentoring, and support have made me grow throughout my career. Your infectious smile and music enthusiasm was always a welcome with the type of work we do. I do wish we were able to follow through with the square dance you wanted my parents to host. May you dance from the stars above my friend. You are loved, missed, but never will you be forgotten. Cheers.
Dear Alana & Family
My deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father, Rick. I remember those Halloween events at the CEC and your father came out in his Elvis outfit strumming his guitar. Just a beautiful man inside and out.
I wish you all comfort during this difficult time. May fond memories, in time, give you solace.
Prayers to you all and God Bless.
Our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love and light to all Rick’s family.
Ed, Eva & Chantalle
My heartfelt condolences go out to your entire family.
I am so grateful for the many wonderful memories of time spent with our neighbour, great friend (& the other half of the Fanucchi Brothers). Rick’s infectious energy brought fun, humour & great music into all of our lives. He will be remembered fondly & dearly missed.
Sending warm thoughts, comfort & strength to you all.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. I believe that in everyone’s life they are sent a few special people. People that will help guide them, mentor them and bring out the best in them. Rick was one of those people in my life. My deepest condolences to Rick’s family. May love guide you through your terrible loss.
My dear friend. You will be sorely missed. I have the fondest memories of you playing guitar with my boys.
My wife and I want to extend our deepest condolences to Rick’s family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
We met Rick at his sister’s 50th wedding anniversary party in 2019 and were quite impressed with the songs and music. He will be greatly missed by all
rick you always pushed me to do my best at my job. you were a great role model and leader, rest in peace brother rick you will be missed.
We are still in such shock as we send these
condolences.
Rick and I worked together for many years and often joked about how we were both a Maria and Rick team!
Rick worked tirelessly to make learning as positive and safe as possible for our most vulnerable.
His humour and musical talents lifted all our spirits.
He will be so missed.
Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss Maria. You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve this great loss. We will miss Rick dearly. It will ever be the same at the Marina. RIP
My deepest condolences to you Maria, Alana, Jason, and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rick spoke of his family often with such pride. He was a strong advocate for those who could not advocate for themselves. Rick, I will always remember our times of laughter and I thank you for your guidance. I pray for your strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
I am very sad to hear that you have left us for another world so soon. you had a very large impact on me, personally and my career as a behaviourist. many fond memoirs dancing to Pink Cadillac. Your devotion to the children you served was infectious and wonderful to witness. miss you.
Our deepest condolences. This is a sad time for all that Knew and loved him.
Dear Miraglia Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. He was a wonderful colleague and supervisor to Behaviour Resource Services. He always put “kids first” and had a genuine passion for serving the neediest of students. He had a long and exceptional career. I am so sorry for your loss. May the good memories carry you forward in the days ahead. Rest In Peace Rick.
I remember Rick well and with much appreciation for his support, extensive knowledge, dedication and easy smile. He truly was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. May the many memories of Rick comfort his family and friends.
We were saddened to hear about Rick’s passing. Maria, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We will surely miss him at the marina and will never forget all the good times we had. Rest in peace Rick, we will miss you.
Really sad to hear about Rick’s passing. I knew him from the marina and man he was a wonderful musician and singer and really knew how to make a party great! As I think of Maria dancing while Rick played I can only imagine just how hard this is. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We were saddened to hear about Rick’s passing. Maria, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We will surely miss him at the marina and will never forget all the good times we had. Rest in peace Rick, we will miss you.
Larry and I were saddened by Rick’s sudden passing. We pray that the support you receive from family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
I am very sorry to hear about Rick’s untimely passing. We had many laughs while working together at the school board. Rick could always be counted on to lighten the mood with a funny story, joke or some good natured teasing. I loved to hear stories about his boat, as this is an interest we shared. Rest in peace, Rick. You will be missed.
Rick was a wonderful soul and he will be greatly missed May all the great memories be a comfort to you and your family
My prayers and thoughts are with you
I am so sad to hear of Rick’s untimely passing and of your terrible loss. He was such an example of someone who could truly enjoy life and to also laugh wholeheartedly at its everyday absurdities. He was missed badly when he retired from the Board, although I know that his influence lived on and that he touched many, many lives over his years of dedicated service. I just had a chance to look through some of the pictures from his retirement party and the many people who came to wish him well. He was such an original: so much joy, so much Elvis! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences Miraglia Family.
The few time I seen Rick, he checked to see how everything was going…and always had a smile to share with myself and my students. I am glad to have known you…someone whom gave so much to students/families who needed your help. God Bless You!
Miraglia family…I pray your family stays strong in this difficult time.
God Bless
Our dear Alana and family
There are no appropriate words at this time.
Your dad leaves behind a beautiful legacy.
He worked hard on projects to make the community a better place. He enjoyed life to the fullest. May his name be a blessing.
Anyone whose life was blessed to have enjoyed the pleasure of your company or to have had the privilege to count you as a friend, is now sitting in the shade because of the many trees you planted for them some time ago. Cheers to a great man, a mentor and an incredible person.
My very deepest condolences to Ricks wife, Alana and the rest of your family and Friends. Rick was one of the strongest advocates for students as well as us as his staff team. I am very blessed to have known Rick. He will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Rick always reminded everyone to “show the love”. It was that love, care and empathy that touched the lives of so many students and all of those around him. Rick was a Rockstar who was as real as it gets! His philosophy to “pay it forward” defined his care for others and how he lived his life. Rick touched everyone he met. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to know him. His legacy of putting others first lives on through his family. May God rest his soul.
Sending deepest condolences on the loss of your dear Rick. I worked many years at the board with him and shared many laughs and also hard work on challenging cases. Rick always listened carefully and brought his talents to the table. Pink Cadillac played at our wedding anniversary 15 years ago at the curling club. I will forever have great memories. Sincere condolences on your loss. May your own sweet memories bring comfort.
I’m still in shock as I sit here and reflect on the amazing memories we shared from the TD Centre to playing hockey together! You were a true friend and colleague who made everyone that you touched a better person. Rick’s legacy will never be forgotten as he genuinely cared for everyone he came into contact with, including the countless diverse students throughout his distinguished career at York Catholic. I will miss our chats about our favourite team…the Buds!
My sincere condolences to Rick’s family and friends during this incredibly sad time. God Bless you Rick.
I have 20 years of memories that include lots of laughs, music and friendship. I am blessed to have known Rick and to have had him in my life. He was gentle, kind-hearted, generous, open-minded and respectful. He was one of the hardest working people I know but also the life of any party he attended. He will always be remembered for his positive vibe and his easy manner. He was confident yet self-deprecating; larger than life yet humble.
Marina and I extend our sympathies to Rick’s family and to those who had the pleasure to know him. We miss him already…
Sincere condolences to Maria, Alana and to Rick’s entire family. As you already know, that guy was much more than just another guitar playing student services treasure.
Our 30 year careers at the board pretty much overlapped and so he is often present when I think back. Thankfully that won’t change.
I will continue to easily recall the reassurance I derived from our professional discussions as well as the good humour, good music, and good natured personal conversation he provided on so many other occasions.
Godspeed my friend and thanks sincerely.
My deepest condolences to the Miraglia family. Rick will be missed in so many ways.
I miss playing with you bud.
Rick, I know you’re playing guitar up there.
My sincere condolences to the whole family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rick truly brought song and joy to the workplace and made everything better. He will be truly missed.
My deepest condolences to the Miraglia family, extended family, band family. Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. We were truly blessed and inspired by Ricks’ zest for life his natural ability to make us smile and laugh was bountiful, wonderful memories that will help us heal and remember him always. Rest in Peace Rick
Our deepest condolences to the whole family. As a long time neighbour, Rick will sincerely be missed.