Richard Joseph Kayto, Sr., 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at home in Port Charlotte. He was born October 30, 1941 in Paterson, New Jersey and moved to Port Charlotte in 2007 from Manahawkin, New Jersey. Richard was a retired national sales manager for Pennington Seed. Richard proudly served in…
Continue ReadingRichard Joseph Kayto, Sr., 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at home in Port Charlotte.
He was born October 30, 1941 in Paterson, New Jersey and moved to Port Charlotte in 2007 from Manahawkin, New Jersey. Richard was a retired national sales manager for Pennington Seed. Richard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Viet Nam War.
He is survived by his loving family, four daughters, Danielle (Bob) Williams of Chicago, IL, Kimberly (Bill) DePremio of Port Charlotte, Holly Kayto of Toms River, NJ and USMC Staff Sergeant Kristy Lee Kayto of Parris Island, SC; a son, Richard J. Kayto, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; a sister, Joan Margaret Boyer of Cape Coral, FL; and 7 grandchilden, Ryan Smith, Samantha Smith, Marissa DePremio, Quentin DePremio, Jarod Boturla, Ryder DePremio and Dylan DiMaria.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 992 Tamiami Trail, Unit C-2, Port Charlotte, FL 33953.
Friends may visit online to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home
& Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Marissa De Premio
left a message on January 24, 2012:
i miss you so much, i dont want to believe its been 5 months of you not here....i dont know what to do anymore, i feel more and more lost i love you so much, every month it bothers me more and more<33333333333
Kimberly DePremio
left a message on August 8, 2011:
Dad, I miss you.
Alex Cimini
left a message on July 29, 2011:
Richy was not only the absolute best boss I ever had but I also considered him a friend. He taught me everything I know about the industry and he has been truly missed since his retirement. Since Richy told me of his illness it has been difficult to come to grips with. Afterall Richy was literally larger than life. I am greatful that I was fortunate enough to get to know and work with Richy and I am a better person having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss you buddy.
Ronnie Stapp
left a message on July 28, 2011:
I had the pleasure of knowing Richie for a lot of years as a competitor in the grass seed business, but i thought of him more as a friend. Later he worked at Loft Seed when Pennington Seed acquired the company. I am proud to say that he was my trusted friend during that time. I remember him as someone that knew his business better than anyone else, and was liked and trusted by everyone in the seed business. He was one of those people that always shot straight with those he dealt with, and earned the respect of those he worked with. It was an honor to know and work with Richie, and more than anything, to count him as my friend.
Ronnie Stapp
Gregg Marrapodi & the Staff at Gregg's Automotive Maintenance &
left a message on July 28, 2011:
We are grateful for having known Richard and privileged to have worked on his vehicle.
Blessings and prayers to all of Richard's family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jon Straughn
left a message on July 28, 2011:
Richie was my first boss at my first real job. In 1988 he took a green kid out of college and eventually turned him into a seedsman. I owe a great deal to Rich. I don't think I would be where I am today without his guidance. I will miss him.
Jerry and Susan Wilson
left a message on July 27, 2011:
We remember going to Whiskey Creek Grill and Richard sitting there watching Nascar. We usually discussed the different drivers and how they where doing. He always seemed to have a smile and he will be greatly missed. Our sympathy are with the family and also our prayers.
Marissa De Premio
left a message on July 27, 2011:
"Yesterdays gone we gotta keep moving on, i'm so thankful for the moments, the times that we had i'll keep like a photograph, and hold you in my heart forever, i'll always remember you!!!"
i love you so so so (xgoogle )much and ill miss you!!!
Patricia Cueman-Bauernhuber
left a message on July 26, 2011:
To Joan Margaret - Rich loved you more than he showed or you will ever know; to his children - your father's whole life revolved around you. I rarely saw Rich once he left Fanwood, and those few times we talked in the past five years were by telephone, everything he said was about you, for you, because of you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Tracy Whritenour-Cooper
left a message on July 26, 2011:
I met him at Applebees, He would go in to eat, drink and chat with Eddie. He taught Eddie how to care for our grass, LOL.... He shared storied of his family for years... Until one day we figured out that he was related to my daughter... We thought that was too funny... He came over a few times to visit, he always offered rides on his motorcycle... He was alot of fun to be around!!! He talked about moving to Florida alot, It was sad to see him leave but nice to see him happy to go down to be closer with his daughter, Kimberly and her family...
He will be missed....
TOM and PAT BURKHART
left a message on July 25, 2011:
HAD MANY GOOD CONVERSATIONS WITH RICH.HE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS KIDS TALKED ABOUT YOU ALL OFTEN.PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU ALL.HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT.
GOD BLESS TOM AND PAT AKA THE BUGMAN TOM
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Marissa De Premio
left a message on January 24, 2012:
i miss you so much, i dont want to believe its been 5 months of you not here....i dont know what to do anymore, i feel more and more lost i love you so much, every month it bothers me more and more<33333333333
Kimberly DePremio
left a message on August 8, 2011:
Dad, I miss you.
Alex Cimini
left a message on July 29, 2011:
Richy was not only the absolute best boss I ever had but I also considered him a friend. He taught me everything I know about the industry and he has been truly missed since his retirement. Since Richy told me of his illness it has been difficult to come to grips with. Afterall Richy was literally larger than life. I am greatful that I was fortunate enough to get to know and work with Richy and I am a better person having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss you buddy.
Ronnie Stapp
left a message on July 28, 2011:
I had the pleasure of knowing Richie for a lot of years as a competitor in the grass seed business, but i thought of him more as a friend. Later he worked at Loft Seed when Pennington Seed acquired the company. I am proud to say that he was my trusted friend during that time. I remember him as someone that knew his business better than anyone else, and was liked and trusted by everyone in the seed business. He was one of those people that always shot straight with those he dealt with, and earned the respect of those he worked with. It was an honor to know and work with Richie, and more than anything, to count him as my friend.
Ronnie Stapp
Gregg Marrapodi & the Staff at Gregg's Automotive Maintenance &
left a message on July 28, 2011:
We are grateful for having known Richard and privileged to have worked on his vehicle.
Blessings and prayers to all of Richard's family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jon Straughn
left a message on July 28, 2011:
Richie was my first boss at my first real job. In 1988 he took a green kid out of college and eventually turned him into a seedsman. I owe a great deal to Rich. I don't think I would be where I am today without his guidance. I will miss him.
Jerry and Susan Wilson
left a message on July 27, 2011:
We remember going to Whiskey Creek Grill and Richard sitting there watching Nascar. We usually discussed the different drivers and how they where doing. He always seemed to have a smile and he will be greatly missed. Our sympathy are with the family and also our prayers.
Marissa De Premio
left a message on July 27, 2011:
"Yesterdays gone we gotta keep moving on, i'm so thankful for the moments, the times that we had i'll keep like a photograph, and hold you in my heart forever, i'll always remember you!!!"
i love you so so so (xgoogle )much and ill miss you!!!
Patricia Cueman-Bauernhuber
left a message on July 26, 2011:
To Joan Margaret - Rich loved you more than he showed or you will ever know; to his children - your father's whole life revolved around you. I rarely saw Rich once he left Fanwood, and those few times we talked in the past five years were by telephone, everything he said was about you, for you, because of you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Tracy Whritenour-Cooper
left a message on July 26, 2011:
I met him at Applebees, He would go in to eat, drink and chat with Eddie. He taught Eddie how to care for our grass, LOL.... He shared storied of his family for years... Until one day we figured out that he was related to my daughter... We thought that was too funny... He came over a few times to visit, he always offered rides on his motorcycle... He was alot of fun to be around!!! He talked about moving to Florida alot, It was sad to see him leave but nice to see him happy to go down to be closer with his daughter, Kimberly and her family...
He will be missed....
TOM and PAT BURKHART
left a message on July 25, 2011:
HAD MANY GOOD CONVERSATIONS WITH RICH.HE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS KIDS TALKED ABOUT YOU ALL OFTEN.PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU ALL.HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT.
GOD BLESS TOM AND PAT AKA THE BUGMAN TOM
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