Richard V. Shoup

January 6, 1942 - June 8, 2022

Mr. Richard V. Shoup, born on January 6, 1942, in Detroit, passed away on June 8, 2022. Rick was a kind, funny, loving, quick witted man. Always a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He loved an anchovy pizza or a liverwurst sandwich. Black olives were a must on holidays. He loved to soak up the sun in his pool while listening to 50’s and 60’s music but was the happiest while sitting in his recliner with his clicker. Rick enjoyed playing cards and was a huge sports fan. He was a Spartans fan and cheered on his Red Wings. ESPN was on at his bedside as he passed peacefully at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Rick served in the Marine Corps in the 1960’s, where he met his best friend in Cherry Pointe, NC. He was a big dreamer and would sell whatever he could get his hands on. From fireworks to Beanie Babies. His biggest wish was to live on an island, with his entire family, of course. He always extended a helping hand and he never met a stranger. As a term of endearment, he loved to give nicknames: Scrunch, Jake The Snake, LT, Cliffy, Chumpette, Spiff, Lights Out, Shpam, Bling Blaine, Kat, Chow, Hillbilly Deb, Jimmy Jawles, and Shella Bella were some of his favorites! He was a Papa to many, too many to list. You know who you are. He was married to his bride, Loretta, for 58 years before she passed in Nov of 2021. When the yearly contract of marriage was no longer, his heart found it too hard to go on. He left behind two daughters, Deborah and Denise, a son in law Nicholas, and former son in law Joe. His grandchildren, Jacob (Amy), Justin (Clarissa), Lauren (Josh), Jessica (Carla), Ashley (Kevin). Great grandchildren Isiah, Zachary, Lucy, Luke, Victor and Kona were very special to him. He will be missed by his two younger sisters, Joann Lorio and Pamela Gladki and all his favorite brothers and sisters in law. Rick had twenty nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends that were dear to his heart. What a glorious reunion it must be to be greeted by his parents, Joseph and Bernice Licavolli and in-laws Zelma P. And Paul Richmond along with grandparents that he was anxious to hug. Due to our dads sudden ill health, the memorial for our mom had to be postponed. A “Celebration”, of our parents life, here and in Heaven will be on August 20,2022 at 4:30pm. A Pot luck style dinner was Loretta’s favorite, so it only seems appropriate. Dress casual and bring your favorite dish and funny stories to share. Please join us at our home 22910 West Main Street - Armada Mi 48005 Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home-New Haven View obituary and share memories, visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com