Richard M. Stewart Jr. 1980-2020

He was born Sept. 19, 1980, the son of Richard M. Stewart Sr. and Hilda Rios, and loving brother of Michael Branch of Youngstown, Evangerine Stewart of Cleveland, Tara Stewart of Youngstown, David Stewart of Youngstown and Victoria Rios Rosado of Cleveland.

He attended Roosevelt Elementary, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lincoln West High School and Cuyahoga Community College.

Richard had a passion for music and fashion. He had a love for football and basketball and always loved to surround himself around today’s youth, encouraging them to stay focused and motivated and letting them know that the sky is always the limit.

He leaves behind his wife, Celina R. Stewart, and mother of his only son, Israel M. Stewart of Youngstown; and Cynthia Rodriguez, the mother of his only daughter, Aaryan Stewart of Cleveland. He also was the dear grandson of Carmen Rios. Richard has many nieces, nephews and godchildren.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Norman Rios; aunt, Maria Rios; and cousin, Noel Rios, all from Youngstown.

Private family services were held. Interment is in Riverside Cemetery.

“We will be missing Rick for his beautiful smile, strength, thoughtfulness, words of encouragement, and his loyalty to all. Rick was the greatest to ever do it!! Blessed, Respected, Admired and Adored. We are blessed to have had you Rick. We love you!”

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