Mr. Davino Martin Richardson

Davino was the 11th child of fourteen children born in Brooklyn, NYC. Davino loved sports, writing, and his family. After graduating from Boys High School in Brooklyn, he explored several career paths. To name a few: Air Force, Media Sound Studio, and Cook at Chili Restaurant. However, Davino's calling was humanitarianism, he loved helping people. He finally found his passion as a counselor at Day Top Village in NYC a rehabilitation House. He loved this work helping others overcome addiction and re-entering into society with a little more dignity and a greater purpose for their life. He loved it and was particularly good at it. Davino retired from the Southeastern Medical Center in Virginia Beach in 2010. He himself being a poet, I believe he would and could appreciate "I'm Free" for after all poetry is the freedom of expression. I'M FREE Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free: I'm following the path that God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Task left undone must stay that way. I found my peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh a kiss: Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been good, I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, But don't lengthen it with undue grief. Lift your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He set me free! He joins his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alphonso and Rosa Mae Richardson along with two brothers Haskell and Billy and two sisters Vadis and Geraldine. He leaves his children, Davino Jr, Terrance, Aja, Daja, Derek, and Dominique. His grandchildren, Matthew, Humberto, Terrance, Faith, and Blessyn. He also leaves six brothers and their wives, Alphonso, DeAngelo (Wilma), Leevester, Rolahac (Alberta), Czernik, Anthony (Brook), and Curtis. Five Sisters, Kathryn (Nathaniel), Leila, Nancy, Rosa, and Nadine. He also leaves a host of Nieces nephews, great-nieces, and nephews, as well as great-great-nieces and nephews. Matthew 4: 16-19 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; And to them who sits in the region and shadow of death Light is sprung upon. From that time Jesus began to say Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand And Jesus walked by the sea of Galilee, and saw Peter and Andrew casting a net into the sea for they were fishers And he said unto them, I will make you fisher of men. Our beloved Davino heeded his father's call and has joined him in spreading the good word. Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and the staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. AMEN Father, Brother, Uncle Great, and Great Great Uncle along with Friends and acquittances we will all miss his visual presence here on earth. Rest in peace! Our Family would like to thank everyone who acknowledged and showed their expressions and fond memories of our beloved Davino…………….. Thank You All Click Here to View Live Stream Service

Mr. Davino Martin Richardson

July 18, 1956 - May 14, 2020