Arvin Richie Gera

August 9, 1984 ~ July 27, 2020
Born in:
Atlanta, GA
Resided in:
Atlanta, GA
Our beloved son, brother, and friend, Arvin Richie Gera, born in Atlanta, GA, on August 9, 1984, left this world unexpectedly at the young age of 35 on July 27, 2020.
Richie grew up in Atlanta and grew into a gentleman with many passions and attributes that influenced all of those that he encountered. He graduates next week from Emory Goizueta business school with an MBA.
Richie was full of life, and enjoyed every moment. He had a love and passion for traveling, sailing, snowboarding, music, exotic cars, motorcycle riding, cooking, and being a fitness enthusiast, and shared his passions with everyone he loved. As we celebrate his life we can all find peace in each of these areas of life that Richie found so fulfilling.
When you think of Richie, celebrate the good moments you had with him and the smiles he brought to your heart. “We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.” – Aristotle Onassis “A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor.” – John George Hermanson
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at the Wages and Sons Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, GA at 11AM. The services will be live streamed via webcam at www.wagesandsons.com. His friends will also be celebrating his life at 12:30 in a separate telecast via Zoom.
Richie volunteered at the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency so in lieu of flowers please donate in Richie’s name at http://atlantacss.org/
Order of Service
11:00am to 11:30am:
– Reading of Obituary by Lakhmi & Suman Gera
– Commemorate Richie’s life by Shawn, Jay, and Paul
– Slideshow of Richie’s lively photos (Please click here at the appropriate time to watch the slideshow during the service)
– Religious Invocation by Pandit – Acharya Vedashrami Ji
12:00pm to 12:30pm:
– Cremation Ceremony (will not be on webcam)
12:30pm:
– Social Zoom event to share memories, and make a toast in Richie’s honor
Richie you were so ahead of your times !
Always a bright positive, funny, and warm guy.
Your eagerness to learn and be creative was inspiring to all of us who worked with you. You came into the salon as a very young man and it was fun to watch you grow emotionally and as a stylist! We all knew your great potential. Seeing your sweet Mom and Brother was also so nice.I can remember how proud and devoted your Mom was to you. My heart really goes out to her. As a mom of four boys I am so sad for her heartache and loss. I know how much you both adored each other.
Richie you lived life to the fullest ! You were a hard worker and a fabulously stylish and handsome man ! I feel blessed to have known you. May your contagious smile and spirit live forever. Prayers for peace for your family and friends
Patricia, you have said it well. Rest In Peace Prince Richie. You have left your earthly vessel far too soon.
Condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are breaking for the Gera family. We have fond memories of spending time with Richie and will always fondly remember him with his vitality and charm.
We are thinking of you all at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank You
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you
Please know that you all are in our prayers
Lots of love
Purna and Shiv
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Love, Cindy Gwin
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Just was so very sad to hear this news. I remember Suman bringing Richie and Sean to my house one year for our Christmas get together. How fun to meet the boys and get to know them. My heart breaks for you all! Things will never be quite the same but hold your memories close to your heart and use them to keep Richie alive and close! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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We are deeply saddened by the loss that Suman you and your family have encountered. My condolences
Geetu , Anil & Dhruv
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I and SUMAN spent our childhood together in the bylines of New Delhi. Feel so sad for her and Mr. Lakhmi Gera.
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We were close. We were very close friends. I’ve been there for you during some of your toughest and rough patches. We’ve shared great memories. I wish you didn’t leave so soon man, why? You had a successful future ahead of you most couldn’t imagine or comprehend. You have a wonderful family and great friends. You achieved and accomplished more than most and you took that for granted man. You are stubborn and you were gonna do what you wanted regardless of what anybody told you. People adored and love you. You lived in the fast lane for sure. I wrote and am writing songs for you with Patrick and more with Zack, too. You inspired me too, man. You had a bright future ahead of you. We were gonna do great things together. Now I have to do them alone. I have to hold down the fort. On the flight to LA I cried when I heard the news. Ian, Paul, O, Amber, Anna, my brother, your brother, dad, mom and family loves you. Pat and Zack love you man — so so so so many people man. You’ll be missed. I know we had our tiffs but you wanted the best for me as I did for you. This is hard for me and everyone. It still hasn’t hit me that you are gone. I never got to tell you I love you before you left us. Rest easy man. Until we meet again
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Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. We saw Richie every year at thanksgiving. He would march into the house, dressed like a GQ model with a huge box of chocolates and take over the conversation for the next few hours. His presence will be missed. May his memory be a blessing.
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Richie. The loss of you has impacted me more than I ever thought possible. We may not have been blood but you are my brother. Our 20 years of friendship will never be forgotten. Your goofy smiles always lit up the room. But i deeply regret how how we drifted apart when I moved away.
I love you bro and ill never forget you
Ill see you again some day
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~Suzy
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Rest in Peace Dear Richie
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Suman Gera saab &Shawn
Sharing in your sadness as we all remember Richie , sending our healing prayers and comforting hugs!!
With deepest sympathy!!
Vinod and Meenakshi
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Our hearts are aching for you & we are truly sorry for your terrible loss. We know Richie from the very first day, Suman brought him from the hospital in our home. We had a great memories of Richie growing up in Lilburn.
We are truly sorry as loosing a child is very heart breaking. Our words will never be enough to express the sorrow you are feeling. Our prayer is that may God give you strength to face it everyday.
Lots of Love
Gurbinder & Vijay Walia
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Life with you was an adventure, dancing on the trails, jumping on waterfalls, if we don’t have a pool is ok, you said, let’s laid down on the lawn and use the sprinkles to get wet!
Cooking amazing food, waking up full of kisses, living the live full of excitement!
I’m so happy that I get to know you my gentleman handsome boy! I know that one day our lives are going to get cross again! And you are going to light up my life again!
I love you so much and I already miss you so much! ????
Rest In Peace my handsome boy!
And keep being Happy and stealing smiles! ????????????????????
Your sleepy sweet princess
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Life with you was an adventure, dancing on the trails, jumping on waterfalls, if we don’t have a pool is ok, you said, let’s laid down on the lawn and use the sprinkles to get wet!
Cooking amazing food, waking up full of kisses, living the live full of excitement!
I’m so happy that I get to know you my gentleman handsome boy! I know that one day our lives are going to get cross again! And you are going to light up my life again!
I love you so much and I already miss you so much! ????
Rest In Peace my handsome boy!
Keep being happy and stealing smiles!
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Your sleepy sweet princess
You are in my prayers,
Leslie Burke
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Lots of love
GERA FAMILY
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Mamaji i feel sad about Richie death may his soul rest in peace and may god give you strength to bear this loss ????????????????
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My Heartiest condolence to everyone in the family. May God give strength to bear the lose. You will always be in the memories brother”Richie Bhaiya”. We all Love You Bro.
Your Sis
Gargi Gera & Family
Will miss you “Richie Bhaiya”.
Lot’s of Love,
Richa Gera & Family
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Lots of love
Gera Family
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Santosh kapoor, Guncha, Yanli, Gunjan Anupam
Accept our deepest condolences
-Veena Gera & Family
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Our prayers for the departed soul
May God give strength to all the family members to bear this irrepairable loss
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Richie was full of life and a charming boy from the day he was born. His memories will always be with all of us.
Our prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult period.
May Richie’s memories and love give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Lots of love,
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Our heartfelt condolences to you all at such a difficult time. It is so unfortunate that we never got the chance to have met Richie in person, but nonetheless the loss is immense and heart-breaking. May God rest his soul in peace and may God give strength to you all to bear the loss, I’m sure he will be truly missed.
Love Neelam, Sunil, Priyanka and Kunal
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Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Richie Rest In Peace.
Jyoti and Taro Dsma
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My condolences to the whole family. Richie was such a bright spirit, and always so great to be around. He brought me some great laughs and wonderful memories. He will be so missed.
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Our heartfelt condolences to You and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jyoti and Taro Dama
Suman. So incredibly sorry for passing of Richie. It is really, really a sad time and hurts us all incredibly. Cannot imagine your grief and pain. Please know i am praying for Richie for a safe place in paradise. May you and your family find love and happiness in Richie’s memories although and stay strong as a family.
Love you.
Farzana
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Prayers for family and friends. May our beloved Richie RIP
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Your imprint to this world was huge and how blessed we all were to know you and work with you.
Be at peace
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RIP THE DEPARTED SOUL .
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Sorry to hear about the untimely demise of Richie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to bear this loss.
Thanks for your thoughts prayers.
Our heartfelt condolences to you. May god give your family strength To bear this loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Taro and Jyoti Dama
Dearest Richie and Gera Family,
My sincerest condolences, it is heartbreaking to see you leave this world so soon. I will cherish the times we spent together. You made everything better for all of those around you. Thank You Richie. Until we meet again, Rest Easy
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We will miss you Richie. He was a young handsome man so full of life and energy . His untimely demise has put the whole community in shock. May his soul rest in peace, and God give strength to his family to bear this loss.
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Love Imtiaz Kibria
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Much love,
Fran
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Really shocked to hear about Richi. I can’t believe it. I sincerely pray to Almighty to give you courage to bear the irreparable loss. May his soul rest in peace. ????
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Please accept our sincerest condolences, we are so sad to see Richie leave this world. You all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
– Daryani Family
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Suman & family – we are so sorry for your loss. We can’t imagine how hard this must be to everyone. Suman – we love you and miss you. This must be so difficult but you are a wonderful Mom and made so many beautiful memories. Remember the love you had for Richie and his heart & soul will always be with you forever.
Tom, Jen & Libby – The Foleys
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Richie but I often heard of your tremendous love for him. The memorial service was beautiful, and fitting for such a full and wonderful life. May your loving memories of Richie be a blessing and comfort to you always.
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My heartfelt condolences to the family.
My deepest condolences to the Gera family. I worked with Richie years ago at Dass Salon. We were all so saddened to hear of his unexpected passing. He was a wonderful person with a big heart. RIP, Richie!
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अलविदा ए जिंदादिल इंसान
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Monica, Ravi and Anjelika
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I will miss Richie. He was such a wonderful and joyful person and friend to me.
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Love and prayers to the family.
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Monica, Ravi and Anjelika
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Monica, Ravi, and Anjelika
Monica, Ravi and Anjelika
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Suman, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so glad to have met Richie and I am so sorry for your loss.
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Heartfelt condolences on a Very sad and disheartening news of this young man leaving us. Our prayers for emancipation of this soul are presented herewith.May God give strength to Survivors to deal with the untimely loss. MEMBER greater Atlanta Vedic temple.
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My deepest condolences to the Gera family. My heart goes out to Jay, Shawn and Richie’s beautiful mother. Richie and I were childhood friends and he will always be in my heart.
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We were totally shocked to hear about the sudden loss of Ritchie amongst us.
We have known him from childhood as he played and grew up with our kids. He had an infectious smile and was very comfortable in relating to all age groups.
No amount of words can summarize the pain that you might be going through. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and prayers at this untimely loss and may God give you the strength to bear this huge loss. We are always there for you.
Om Shanti
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of your son. Our prayers are with you and we wish that his soul will rest in eternal peace. May God give you all the courage in these difficult times.
Bhavana and Raj Shah
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Dolly & Vikas
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Suman, you and Shawn are in my prayers. Sendingo love, Edie
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I am thinking of you Geras. A part of my past is gone and I will never be able to comprehend that he isn’t here spreading his joy and laughter. The world lost one of it’s brightest lights.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
-Kristin
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Suman, I have no words, what can one say in this circumstances?
All I can do is to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
There is a quote that has given me some hope in times of mourning, it is full of truth and meaning.
” Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight”.
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Suman – my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know my heart is with you.
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Today is your birthday ???? I have so many kitchen gifts for you ????
Love you Richie
Thank you and yes a ery Happy Birthday to Richie. May his soul rest in Peace!
I just heard the news from Vivian. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. If I had known, I would have come and paid my respects. I never met your son, but if he’s anything like you, the World is poorer for his absence. I am sending many prayers to you and your wonderful family. Much love, Karen Willis
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