Richard A. Robello, of Honolulu, passed away on February 7, 2022 at St. Francis Hospice Center in Nu'uanu. Born in 1955 to Helen and Tony Robello, he attended Star of the Sea Elementary School, Damien High School, and Kalani High School.He spent many years working as an animal caretaker at the Hawaii State Animal Quarantine Station and later as a driver/ attendant at the Mililani Plaza Senior Assisted Living Center.
Rick is survived by his daughter, Shoshana (Nicholas Margull), longtime girlfriend Virginia "Sweets" Smith, sister Charlene Moran (Marshall), nephews Ryan (Maile), Paul (Alayna), and grand-niece, Lilinoe. He is predeceased by his parents and stepparents, Helen and Fred Lee and Tony and Thelma Robello. The family would like to acknowledge Rick's excellent caregivers at St. Francis Hospice. Rick loved them all and would tell each of them, "You're my favorite!"
There will be a celebration of Rick's life on September 17, 2022 at 10:30am at Diamond Head Chapel. For more information, please click on: https://www.diamondheadmortuary.net/obituaries/
Arrangements Provided By:
Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel
