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Classmate, Bonnie Frankel, wrote:
Richard was my cousin. He was a sweet and kind man. Richard spent some time in Sweden and upon returning home became sick and was eventually diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He passed away in 1980, at the age of 30.
If you have any memories of Richard, please post a comment, below.
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Tad Reynales
Richard Martin Frankel was born 11 May 1950 in New York and passed away 24 June 1982 in Los Angeles.
Michael Goldenberg
Hi Bonnie,
Although I knew brother Mark a little better than Rich, I spent some time with both of them and I think many would agree they were "wild and crazy guys" — but then, it was a wild and crazy time. I have fond memories of sister Eileen (the ELF) coming up to San Francisco for many Dead shows, and those legendary after parties!
To quote Walt Whitman: "Death is different from what anyone had supposed -- and luckier"
Mike Goldenberg
Gary Dokich
Rich was my classmate...Cubberley --> Marshall --> Millikan. Also my next door neighbor growing up on Coralite Street...and a good friend. I always knew when he was in trouble as I could easily hear his Mom yelling...often. I'm sure he would say the same thing about me. We had a pretty good time in Haddy's photography class, both the begining and advanced...even set up a dark room at home. DL's weren't very complicated back then....yep, fake ID's. You are in my thoughts my friend!
Marcia Himmelstein (Curran)
I was surprised to see that Rich passed away so long ago. I dated him for a while in 10th grade. I remember sitting in my math class daydreaming about him. He had the most beautiful smile.