Richard John Kish, age, 62, died from a brutal battle of Cancer on September 1st, 2021.

(Rick the Painter) has hung his last brush and climbed his ladder for the final time and begun his journey home. He is survived by his loving wife; Gloria Forsyth, Daughter, Selina Wilson, Son, Ricky Kish and his son-in- law, Marty Wilson, Grandson, Martin (William) Wilson. Siblings, Brothers; Ed and Rodney, Sisters; Georgette, Betty Jean, and Ann Marie. The entire Cordwin and Forsyth family of Florida, and the Esposito Family of Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emma and Ed Kish of Illinois, and numerous Aunts, Uncles.

Rick was born on October 28, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to parents, Emma and Ed Kish. He moved to Florida in 1992 and pursued his love of Painting.

Rick was a social man that loved his family, making people laugh, and his work. He will forever be missed. The family would like to thank; Concierge Home Care of Ocala (Mike) and Hospice of Marion County. A celebration of Rick's life will be scheduled at a later date.