Richard Arthur Localio

March 29, 2020

Richard Arthur Localio, beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away on March 29, 2020 at 78 years old. Richard is survived by his wife Cornelia, son Gregory (Margaret), daughter Elizabeth (Roberto), cherished grandchildren Lucas and Emma, and a long list of friends. After spending his early childhood in Brooklyn, NY, where he was born on December 17, 1941, Richard became a lifelong resident of the Rivertowns. He graduated from Irvington High School and then settled in Hastings-on-Hudson where he raised his family and spent the rest of his life. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Richard proudly worked his entire, over 45-year career for the Westchester Country Department of Probation. He loved his profession, his colleagues and the families he helped. Richard will be remembered as an avid NY Met’s fan that made people laugh with his sharp sense of humor. He enjoyed food from every culture and would search the depths of NY neighborhoods to find the most authentic. He loved to read the newspaper and was always looking for a good discussion, or better said, debate, on anything from sports to politics. A memorial service and celebration of Richard’s life will be held at a later date.