Richard Allen Schechter

NORFOLK – Richard “Rick” Allen Schechter, born on August 18, 1965, at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, departed this life on July 18, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was 59 years old.

Rick was a man of many talents and passions. An avid woodworker, he possessed an extraordinary ability to work with his hands, which he demonstrated both as a maintenance engineer for Norfolk Coffee and Tea and through his own business, Anything That’s Wood. His craftsmanship and dedication to his work were admired by all who knew him.

Beyond his professional life, Rick had a deep love for the outdoors. Whether fishing, woodworking, or simply being out on the water, he found solace and joy in nature. He was also an enthusiastic gardener and enjoyed cooking for his loved ones. His favorite color was pink, and he had a particular fondness for the music of Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness.”

Rick was more than his skills and hobbies; he was a remarkable person known for his personable and outgoing nature. He had a knack for making everyone feel at ease and was always happy and positive. Known affectionately as the “MacGyver” of the family, he could fix anything and had a great sense of humor that brought laughter to his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Barbara F. Schechter and Gary Lee Schechter, M.D. Rick leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with his devoted wife, Sandra, and their three children, Kristina, Kaitlyn “Drum,” and Jack. He is also survived by his two sisters, Jordie Efland (Michael) and Stefan Rosenberg (Paul), along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home and Cremations, Southside Chapel.

Rick’s family and friends will remember him as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, whose spirit of generosity and humor touched the lives of all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him dearly.