Joseph D Rice

JOSEPH D. RICE, age 78 of Richmond Heights passed away suddenly Wednesday September 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Barragate); loving father of Peter (Karin) and Chris (Nicole); dearest grandfather of Krista; brother of Pam Maranto (Savvy), Walter (Myra), Thomas and the late Roberta; dear uncle and friend of many. Joe was the political writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for most of his career and retired as a political consultant. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105, www.stjude.org . Private family service. A celebration of Joe’s life will be announced at a later date.