Richard Atley Bissell, Jr.

Richard Atley Bissell, Jr

Richie Atley Bissell, Jr., 59, passed away on June 30, 2023 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Richie was born in Fort Pierce, Florida and resided in Vero Beach, Florida at the time of his passing.

Richie worked at the Marine Connection in Ft. Pierce, Florida for 35 plus years and was a member of the Oceans Unite Christian Centre. He enjoyed family time, participating in church events, fishing, and boating.

Survivors include his daughter, Lacey Bissell; grandchildren, Josiah and Janae Scott; sisters, Sharon (Ronnie) Kurusis and Shelley Bissell Calhoun; beloved & involved, uncle & great uncle to Jennifer (Saul) Sapjanskas, CJ Calhoun, Kristen (William) Izquierdo, Roland (Ashley) Kurusis, Sonny (Esther) Ross, Laura, Hannah, Little Ro, Kyla, Kora, Weston, and Kwinn; and a wonderful aunt, Karen Kane and cousins, Brandon & Jordan Kane. He was predeceased in death by Roberta Burgess Stewart and Richard Bissell. 

“Richie was a man loved by many with a great heart,

a man with unwavering loyalty to his family and friends,

a man who loved the Lord with all his heart,

and a special soul that held a sweet glimmer of joy that made him absolutely magnetic to be around.”

Service:  A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Oceans Unite Christian Centre, 6200 20^thStreet, Suite 248, Vero Beach, FL 32966.