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I have intentionally steered very clear of doing anything like obituaries or memorials or anything else, because of the door that leaves open… But this last week in Newport has been a real doozy.
Pat Wall, a longtime bartender Blackies and friend to everyone he met, passed peacefully in his sleep last week. On a personal note, Pat was one of the first people I met when I moved to California. He and I both live near the Balboa Pier. When I first moved here, I was happy living in that little Balboa Pier bubble, but he was the one who dragged me kicking and screaming to the Newport Pier area, and convinced me that I absolutely, positively needed a bicycle if I intended to live on the peninsula. He was absolutely right. He encouraged me in everything I had ever done with the city, and was one of the happiest guys I’ve ever met in my life. There was not a bad bone in his body. His loss is particularly difficult to handle. You can donate to his final expenses, here: https://www.gofundme.com/qc6pvnds/
Don “Foosh” Fuschetti, Aside from being a great guy best known for his local music. Was killed while crossing inside of a crosswalk on 17th street– where people have been advocating for a flashing crosswalk for years. Sign the petition, here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/894/422/640/make-the-westcliff-rutland-crosswalk-light-up/
Richie/Ricardo Saicha worked at several local establishments, known to so many. He passed after a motorcycle crash last week. Details on this are still very unclear.
MEMORIAL DETAILS:
Pat Wall:
TBD (will release details on this entry when they are available)
Don Foosh:
Saturday, October 31st:
8:00 a.m. There will be a paddle out at Blackie’s to celebrate Don’s life. After the paddle out we’ll meet for coffee and breakfast burritos at Dory Deli.
4:00 – 8:00 p.m. there will be a viewing at Pacific View Memorial Park for those that would like to pay their respects to Don.
Sunday, November 1st:
Don’s service is tentatively scheduled to begin at 1:00. He will be laid to rest with his father (At Pacific View Memorial Park). A celebration of his life will follow.
Richie Saicha:
Unknown, please contact michael.glenn@devion.com with any details.
