Richard Alan "Rick" Britto, 57, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in his hometown, New Bedford, MA. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn C. (Fermino) Britto, and his life partner, Kathy Crowley.
Born July 16, 1955, Rick discovered his passion for music at the young age of 5. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he became an internationally respected jazz saxophonist and a well loved music educator at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Wheaton College. His music continues through his recordings and the many students whose lives he touched.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 11 at 9 AM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 764 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday August 10 from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.