With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Royce Richards (Troy, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his great-nephew Jack; his parents, Erma Richards and E. Donald Richards; his brothers, Don Jr. and Norman; and his siblings-in-law, James Fazio, Ross Fazio, John F. Henning, Sr. and Virginia Fazio.

He is survived by : his sisters-in-law, Rosalie Fazio and Janet Henning; his nieces and nephews, Ann Marie Aliotta (Jerry), Ross Jr. "Chip" Fazio, Mary Lutfy (George), Sarah Walsh, John Henning Jr. (Dawn) and David Henning (Amy); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Sophia Scarpa (Vince), Joey, Francesca, Addie, George, Michael, Giovanni, Jude, Gino, Jessica, John III and Giuliana; his wife Kay Fazio; and also Valentino.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the A. J. Desmond & Sons - Price Chapel (3725 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 17th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen 1820 Mount Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207, (313) 579-2100.