Richard J. Iorio, “Bella”, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Orangeburg, NY, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Loving brother of Robert Iorio and his late wife Marie. Loving uncle of Robert, Jr. and wife Cheryl, Christopher and wife Danya, Lisa Porco and husband Ralph and Daniel and wife Melissa. Cherished, great-uncle of Joseph, Samantha, Victoria, Jamie, Giuliana, Gabriella, Olivia and Christopher Daniel. He was predeceased by his parents, Prosperino and Livia Iorio.
Richard was a very accomplished hair stylist, writer and entertainer. He wrote, acted and performed in numerous productions, most notably “Arrivederci Papa”. For almost 50 years, he loved spending summers with family, friends and the Cherry Grove Community in Fire Island. A place where he created a piece of history bringing glitz and glamour to the stage, making audiences laugh and have a great time!
Visiting hours are Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt, NY, at 10 AM with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.
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