Richard Lewis Sugarman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on May 12 in Washington, D.C., after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old.
Born on Sept. 6, 1935, in D.C., Richard lived a life marked by achievement, compassion and deep connections to his family and community. He was a devoted family man who cherished his relationships and leaves behind a legacy of achievement and passion.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of many years, Judith Sugarman; his son Kenneth Sugarman and his spouse Tommy Llewellyn; his daughter Caryn Sugarman Stein; his grandchildren Jessica Stein DeGirolamo and her spouse TJ DeGirolamo, and Brett Stein; his sister Elsa Weinstein; his son-in-law Bill Stevens; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Jill Weinstein Finci, Phil Weinstein, Bram Weinstein, Cheryl Burke and David Norris, along with their spouses and many great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charitable organization of one’s choice in Richard’s memory.
Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew him and remembered for his wisdom and the profound impact he had on his family and community.
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