Richard N. Love, Sr. (Ricky) of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, AZ. He was born on September 23, 1965 to James E. Love and Bobbie J. King. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Pam Love.

Ricky attended Jesup W. Scott High School. He worked as a general laborer for many years. Ricky was the life of the party and very comical and loved spending time with family and friends. Ricky was a true, die hard Pittsburgh Steelers' fan and a master on the grill! He loved all kids and all kids loved him.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory wife, Topie Love; sons, Richard N. Love, Jr.and Andrew Sara; step-children, Mariah, Manual and Madison; brothers John (Regina) King, James King, Stevie (Karen), Sean and Justin Love and Christopher Morgan; sisters, Charlene King, Renee (Anthony) Wright, Tanya King and Vonzetta (Cary) Jones of Phoenix, AZ; grand kids, Ke'Juan and Marquan Love; aunts, Mrs. Willie Ruth Frais, Rose Duren-Smithson, Diane Hughes, Denise Holman; uncle, Artis Love, Sr., and best friend, Tony Lino; with a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He will always be remembered as "Uncle Ricky" and "Unc"

With sincere appreciation, the family wishes to thank Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center and Hospice of the Valley Staff of Arizona for the loving care of our loved one.

Repast: Family will accept friends to join them at the Mansion Luxury Banquet Hall
3025 N. Summit Street @ 4 p.m.