Rick Schena passed away at Inova Alexandria Hospital on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Rick was a very patriotic veteran. He so loved his family and his country. He proudly served his country for 22 years. He began his military career at age 17 serving in the Navy during WWII. He enlisted in the Army Air Core in 1945 and then enlisted in the Air Force in 1947 and served during the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force in 1966 as a Master Sergeant. His final assignment was in the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
Rick was born in Revere, Massachusetts on December 17, 1926. He was the youngest son of 12 children born to Michael and Marie Antoinette Schena. Rick married Ruth Evans in December 1953.
Surviving family members include his wife of 66 years, two sons and daughter in-laws Richard J. (Donna) and Paul D. (Maryanne) and granddaughter Alix.
A Celebration of Life Service is planned for 12:00 p.m.,April 17, 2020 in the River Room at Porto Vecchio Condominium, 1250 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
Rick will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rick’s memory to the Georgetown University Medical Center, Fund A Fellow Endowment Program or Capital Caring Hospice.
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Rick was an inspiration to life. He was always so motivated no matter what. We will miss him greatly.
we loved to see Rick at Porto Vechio. He was an inspiration and an uplifting person. He will be in our memories as one of the few Porto Vechio members we enjoyed seeing at parties and simply the lobby. We miss him already. Ruth, our heart is with you, we love you.
I was very sad to hear the news of Rick’s passing. He was a good friend and always such fun. Definitely a larger than
life character! He will be missed.
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We were saddened to learn about Mr. Schena Passing. May your memories console you and may God sustain you with his precious promise to someday soon reunite us with our love one. Truly sorry for your loss.
Rick is a great friend and And great guy he will be missed greatly. We will all raise a glass to him as long as he brings the vodka.
Rick will certainly be missed, as a friend and great guy. We all celebrate his life and are lucky To be part of it.
My Condolences to Aunt Ruth and family. I have such great memories of Uncle Rich. He was always smiling. Such a gentleman.
As new two-year residents of Porto Vecchio, we always felt welcomed by Rick and Ruth at social gatherings. We will remember his kindness. To Ruth and her family we extend our condolences.
Twiss and Patrick Butler, #724