Richard A. Micketti
Richard A. Micketti died December 27, 2020 in New Jersey. He was a son, a brother, a cousin, a nephew, a husband and a friend. Above all he was and remains Richard. He enjoyed life. He had a spark in him that was hard to suppress. He had a way with words that challenged people to think. He loved, too. He loved life, his family and most of all he loved Phyllis.
Richard was born in Rogers City November 11, 1956, the son of Joseph and Helen Grace (Zgorski) Micketti. He thought the federal holiday of November 11 was because of his birthday. He met Phyllis Blazevic, the love of his life, at Central Michigan University. They were married in Riverview August 27, 1982. They moved to New Jersey in 1985. He worked in the wine industry for over 40 years starting in Traverse City. He worked for North East Wine in New Jersey. He had a deep love of music with a particular passion for jazz. While in college he played percussion in several ensembles. He enjoyed live jazz music at festivals and at various venues.
Richard is survived by Phyllis, his wife of 38 years; his mother, Grace Micketti; his brothers, Gerald (Lynn) Micketti and Joseph (Jane) Micketti; his sister, Kathy (Michael) Seguin; his mother-in-law, Lourdes Blazevic; his brother-in-law, Mark (Nancy) Blazevic; his nieces and nephews, Azalea, Autumn, Andrew, Daniel and Joseph; and his cat, Buttercup.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, Walter and Wanda Zgorski; grandfather, Dominic Micketti; his father, Joseph; and his sister, Barbara Michetti. Services for the family will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to the Presque Isle County Historical Museum in Rogers City.
