Robert Michael Richey

May 19, 1952 - December 9, 2021

NAU Letterman from 1972-1973

“Breeze” as we called him, graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Phoenix, AZ in 1971.

He was born May 19, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas to Godfrey Ellis Richey and Fannie Emma Richey. He was called to be with Jesus on December 9, 2021. He passed peacefully in his home with his wife Susan by his side.

He obtaining his Bachelors Degree at the University of Phoenix.

“Breeze” played football for both ASU and NAU and was a well rounded athlete. He was an NAU Letterman from 1972-1973. One of his biggest accomplishments was his short career in the NFL with the Washington Redskins football team.

He was employed as a banker for the majority of his professional career. He will be forever loved and missed by his many friends and family.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Godfrey and Fannie Richey; brother Godfrey (Weldon) Richey, and nephew John Ellis Richey.

He is survived by his wife Susan Richey; daughter Jessica DaSilva; granddaughter Brianna Pannozzo; siblings Rosilyn and Donald Richey, Patrick, Robin, and Ruby Smith; and nephew David Richey.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary.

Services were held in Prescott Valley on Thursday December 16, 2021 at 1:00 at St Germaine Catholic Church 7977E Dana Dr.

Breeze had  battled cancer we for almost 20 years.