Dick Fossa Death | Passed Away | Obituary
Dick Fossa Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Dick Fossa.
Dick Fossa was North Kingstown High School’s beloved Athletic Director and coach, he died on June 13 due to heart complications he had at the age of 61.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Dick Fossa was the quintessential professional and is highly respected in the state of RI. I learned a great deal from our interactions over the last few years. BVP Athletics expresses its deepest sympathy to the family, friends and communities that Dick has impacted.
Dick Fossa was the quintessential professional and is highly respected in the state of RI. I learned a great deal from our interactions over the last few years. BVP Athletics expresses its deepest sympathy to the family, friends and communities that Dick has impacted. https://t.co/lPnSLNlUb6
— BVP Athletics (@PhysEdLaskowski) June 14, 2020
The RIIL is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of North Kingstown athletic director Dick Fossa. He was the consummate AD & an even better person. His love & passion for all students & colleagues was evident in everything he did. The RIIL offers its deepest condolences.
The RIIL is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of North Kingstown athletic director Dick Fossa. He was the consummate AD & an even better person. His love & passion for all students & colleagues was evident in everything he did. The RIIL offers its deepest condolences. https://t.co/Is4Io6rNhR
— RIIL (@RIIL_sports) June 14, 2020
Awful news came through late last night. Dick Fossa was a terrific man, a key figure in the HS sports scene and someone who did everything to help the kids in the communities he worked for.
Awful news came through late last night. Dick Fossa was a terrific man, a key figure in the HS sports scene and someone who did everything to help the kids in the communities he worked for. https://t.co/bFoSpm1krK
— Eric Rueb (@EricRueb) June 14, 2020
This one hurts. Dick Fossa was without question one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in my career.
An absolute pro, he loved what he did, loved the kids he worked with and was the best athletic director I’ve ever come in contact with. RIP.
This one hurts. Dick Fossa was without question one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in my career.
An absolute pro, he loved what he did, loved the kids he worked with and was the best athletic director I’ve ever come in contact with. RIP. https://t.co/Jkv0T687QB— Paul J. Spetrini (@PaulSpetrini) June 14, 2020
The Chariho High School Community is heartbroken to hear of the passing of North Kingstown Athletic Director Dick Fossa. He was a staunch advocate for student-athletes, an influential voice in RIIL sports, and a good man. Peace Be with The Fossa Family and The N.K. Community.
The Chariho High School Community is heartbroken to hear of the passing of North Kingstown Athletic Director Dick Fossa. He was a staunch advocate for student-athletes, an influential voice in RIIL sports, and a good man. Peace Be with The Fossa Family and The N.K. Community.
— Craig MacKenzie (@dflamturnover) June 14, 2020
Remembering a true role model of sportsmanship and leadership. The many condolences from the North Kingstown, Narragansett, and RIIL communities are testimony to the influence and reach of Dick Fossa. We will miss him greatly!
Remembering a true role model of sportsmanship and leadership. The many condolences from the North Kingstown, Narragansett, and RIIL communities are testimony to the influence and reach of Dick Fossa. We will miss him greatly! pic.twitter.com/z2RIs5eGgg
— NK Schools (@nk_schools) June 14, 2020
Words can not express the sorrow we all feel as we mourn the loss of Dick Fossa- our friend and colleague.
Let his passion for life and athletics guide us all throughout our lives.
RIP my friend!
Words can not express the sorrow we all feel as we mourn the loss of Dick Fossa- our friend and colleague.
Let his passion for life and athletics guide us all throughout our lives.
RIP my friend!— Tom Mezzanotte (@TomMezzanotte1) June 14, 2020
With a heavy heart,
@WWPS1
extends our sincere sympathies to the Fossa family, as well as the
@nk_schools
& Narr. School Dept. Dick Fossa’s impact on athletics & the lives of so many across the state will be felt for years to come. We have lost a genuinely good man!
@RIIL_sports
With a heavy heart, @WWPS1 extends our sincere sympathies to the Fossa family, as well as the @nk_schools & Narr. School Dept. Dick Fossa’s impact on athletics & the lives of so many across the state will be felt for years to come. We have lost a genuinely good man! @RIIL_sports https://t.co/zQrSI8jWYP
— Karen Tarasevich (@WWPSSupt) June 14, 2020
We are saddened to hear that Dick Fossa (MAA ’15) passed away last night. Our condolences go out to his family, the North Kingstown community, and everyone who benefited from his years of service to students and educational athletics in Rhode Island.
We are saddened to hear that Dick Fossa (MAA ’15) passed away last night. Our condolences go out to his family, the North Kingstown community, and everyone who benefited from his years of service to students and educational athletics in Rhode Island. https://t.co/LZSbfw00DZ
— Ohio University MAA (@OhioUMAA) June 14, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.
