Richard Pokorny Obituary Richard A. Pokorny IISuffolk - Richard A. Pokorny II, "Rocky", 39, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2017 at his home in Suffolk, VA. As a USN Seabee brat, he was born on Guam and was raised primarily in Mississippi and Virginia. A graduate of the University of South Mississippi, he was most passionate about sharing life with family, close friends and his work with Blonde Salon. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved bulldog-Oxford; his grandmothers, Ruth and Nana; his parents, Rick and Kathy; his sister, Jen (Jim); his brother, James (Paola); his niece, Eily Kate; his nephews- JJ, Mateo and Gabriel; his partner, Tom; his Blonde Salon family of co-workers and patrons and many other dear family members and friends. Rocky never met a stranger. He always had a ready smile, infectious laugh and an encouraging word. Rocky's genuine gentle, loving spirit will be deeply missed by all. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 6 p. m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln, Suffolk, VA 23435. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Suffolk Humane Society, 4300 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be offered at bakerfoster.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Richard+Pokorny&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/richard-pokorny-obituary?id=11133371 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Richard-A-Pokorny/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Richard A. Pokorny II, "Rocky", 39, passed away on 23 July 2017 in Suffolk, VA. Born on Guam, he was raised in Mississippi and Virginia. A University of Southern Mississippi graduate, he loved family, friends, and his work at Blonde Salon. He was known for his smile and encouraging nature. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on 28 July 2017 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk, VA. The family suggested memorial contributions to the Suffolk Humane Society in lieu of flowers. Condolences were offered at bakerfoster.com. ### The Edited Obituary Richard Pokorny Obituary Richard A. Pokorny II Suffolk - Richard A. Pokorny II, "Rocky", 39, passed away suddenly on 23 July 2017 at his home in Suffolk, VA. As a USN Seabee brat, he was born on Guam and was raised primarily in Mississippi and Virginia. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, he was most passionate about sharing life with family, close friends, and his work with Blonde Salon. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved bulldog, Oxford; his grandmothers, Ruth and Nana; his parents, Rick and Kathy; his sister, Jen (Jim); his brother, James (Paola); his niece, Eily Kate; his nephews, JJ, Mateo, and Gabriel; his partner, Tom; his Blonde Salon family of coworkers and patrons, and many other dear family members and friends. Rocky never met a stranger. He always had a ready smile, infectious laugh, and an encouraging word. Rocky's genuine gentle, loving spirit will be deeply missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, 28 July 2017, at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln, Suffolk, VA 23435. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Suffolk Humane Society, 4300 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23435. Condolences may be offered at bakerfoster.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary Name: Richard A. Pokorny II Nickname: Rocky Age: 39 Date of Death: 23 July 2017 Place of Death: Suffolk, VA Birthplace: Guam ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Richard A. Pokorny II | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Tom | Partner | Unknown | | Rick | Parent | Unknown | | Kathy | Parent | Unknown | | Jen | Sibling | Unknown | | James | Sibling | Unknown | | Eily Kate | Niece | Unknown | | JJ | Nephew | Unknown | | Mateo | Nephew | Unknown | | Gabriel | Nephew | Unknown | | Ruth | Grandmother | Unknown | | Nana | Grandmother | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Richard A. Pokorny II was known as "Rocky". 2. He was 39 years old at the time of his passing. 3. He passed away suddenly on 23 July 2017 at his home in Suffolk, VA. 4. He was born on Guam. 5. He was raised primarily in Mississippi and Virginia. 6. He was a USN Seabee brat. 7. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. 8. He was passionate about sharing life with family, close friends, and his work with Blonde Salon. 9. He was known for his ready smile, infectious laugh, and encouraging word. 10. His genuine, gentle, loving spirit will be deeply missed by all. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | | Suffolk |