Richard C. "Richie" Magnussen
January 7, 1951 ~ March 5, 2018
Richie Magnussen was known by all as 'Richie Pepsi' having spent his entire career as a Pepsi-Cola Distributor in Queens, NY. Richie was very proud of his Pepsi business but was most proud of his incredible family; his loving wife Donna, whom he fell in love with the moment he laid eyes upon her. Loving & proud father of Kimberly (Matthew) Pena, Thomas, Christina, Jessica (William) Sharrott and Matthew. Adored PaPa of Brooke, Brianna and Bella who would bring the greatest joy to him as he loved them so. Dear brother, nephew, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle & friend to many. Richie was the most loving, kind and genuine man and would do anything for anyone. Richie was always two steps ahead of you as he took care of things before you would even ask. What truly defines the type of person Richie was is the long and courageous battle he fought with small intestine cancer (Adinocarcinoma). Diagnosed in May of 2012, Richie endured numerous surgeries, chemotherapy treatments and ultimately Immunotherapy. Over the course of his 6-year battle, Richie was told many times there was nothing more they could do but he never accepted that message and, through his love for his family, his strength, determination and courage, he continued to defy the odds. Richie would rally the entire family to participate in and support the Swim Across America Sound-to-the-Cove event each year in August. He knew the monies raised at this event would go directly to Cancer Research and Treatment Priorities at Memorial Sloan Kettering and other facilities and that gave him tremendous hope for a cure. To further define the type of person he was, one of his departing messages was 'if I can take someone else's pain so they would be ok then I am perfectly fine with that because that is what the Lord would want'. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Richie's name be made to Swim Across America. You can make a secure online donation at the following url: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/inmemoryofrichie
Beloved Brother.you are and will always be missed by all. A very special husband ,Father and Grandfather always put your family first. and . fought like anything to make sure they would be OK before gong to rest. well brother you had a great welcoming up there all the greeters and now you are watching over you love ones from there. rest in peace .love always.
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers
We love you Dad.
All of my love.
We love you papa
Our heartfelt condolences to Donna, Jessica and the whole Magnussen Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My condolences to you and your family. Love
Forever in our hearts. Always in our prayers. Rest in Peace
Spending time with Richie was like being with a family member. We will always smile remembering all his stories and his zest for life. He was an honest man, straightforward and loving. So glad we got to know him so well. We love him and all of you, his amazing family.
Dad… my heart is broken. I love you!
We always enjoyed any time we spent with Richie! It is amazing how he knew so much about so many things and was always willing to share it all to help out others. He was an inspiration, they way he cared so deeply for his family and friends. We know his spirit and his caring nature will be kept alive through all of you, his amazing wife and family. Forever in our hearts and prayers…