Rick was born Feb. 24, 1957, the son of the late Leatrice Schwartz and Erwin Schwartz, who survives him.
Rick graduated from Boardman High School in 1975, received a bachelors's degree from the University of Tennessee in 1979, and a law degree from Cleveland Marshall in 1983.
Rick was a practicing attorney in Trumbull County for nearly 30 years and served for many years as the law director of Newton Falls and prosecutor for the Village of Lordstown.
He had an extraordinary broad range of interests. He was an avid golfer and former assistant pro, a certified yoga instructor, a caddie on the LPGA tour, an artist, a writer and a world traveler. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Renee Rossi Schwartz; his sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Dr. Lee Shapiro; his nephews, David Shapiro and Seth Shapiro; his aunt, Jackie Chernin; and many exceptional friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ohev Tzedek Synagogue, Glenwood Avenue, Boardman. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the synagogue.
Material contributions in Rick's memory may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, Ohio 44512. Arrangements are by Shriver-Allison Courtley.
