Hi,

This is Richard's niece, Lydia. My cousin Julia and I were talking recently and remembering uncle Rich, and we came back to this page. We so appreciate these photos and memories having a place where we can return to them.

I was wondering if you might be able to post this photo? This is a tattoo I got a couple years ago--the piece is a favorite of mine that was up in Rich's apartment the last time I saw him in 2012. I saw it again at the memorial exhibition a year later and thought "that would make a nice tattoo" and here we are.

Thank you for keeping this memorial running! As I get older I miss uncle Rich more and more, and it's so nice to have these tributes from his family at Cooper.


<3
Lydia (they/them)

 

 

 Hi. I was a student in the late 90’s. I could say so much about Richard. Like Niki Logis said in his memorial “he emptied his pockets” for us. He was so generous. I am including a picture of a holiday gift he gave me.  He gave, he gave he gave... He also was so patient as he taught me how to use machines, like “Bridgette” the milling machine. I loved his laugh. I loved his art. I loved his personality. I have been very out of touch with everyone for years. I just learned he passed I am including a partial photo Reuben took of Richard. I wish I could go back in time and spend some more days with him.
-Monique Aiuto

 

In Memoriam Book Dedication

Hi,

If anybody might be interested, I dedicated my recent book to the memory of Richard Knox. You can read about it, and inside it (including the dedication page), at www.peoplesofsicily.com

Richard was a good man and a good friend. I saw him about ten days before his death and I think of him often.

Regards,

Lou Mendola

Celebration of Richard's Life and Work

At the Cooper Union
Houghton Gallery - 2nd Floor 
Sunday, October 20, 2013  3:00 - 5:00 pm

Reception in the Sculpture Shop (4th Floor) to follow
(There will be hotdogs. Plaid shirt optional)

The Ballad of Richard Knox by Vito Cannella

There's a light in the shop and the doors are locked
it's Richard Knox at the old toolbox
and Richie's building rockets and satellites
with wheels and sprockets and working lights
and you know he's gonna ride them into the starry night.

There's a light in the shop and an old toolbox
with motors and gears and wires and chains
and guns with cranks and cannons and flames
and trucks and tanks and ships and planes
and you know he's gonna ride them to the edge of space
and you're always gonna find him in that magical place
in the middle of the shop - at the old toolbox.

Memorial

A Memorial Mass was held on Monday July 22, 2013 at 11 AM at St. Louis Church, 64 South Main Street, Pittsford.

This slideshow was created by Richard's niece, JuJu, as part of the service.

Family

 Rich and his Mom Bette 2011

My Uncle Rich and I - Christmas 2003 helping me put batteries in my new toy. 

Love You Always! -Juju