Ricardo Luis Dean, Sr.

On September 9, 1949, SFC (Ret) Ricardo Luis Dean, Sr. was born in Colon, Republic of Panama, to the union of Bertram and Rosaline Dean. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Ricardo Dean, Sr. had a dream of moving to the United States and joining the Army. After graduating from Melchor Lasso De La Vega in Panama City, Republic of Panama, he obtained a VISA and moved to the United States. He entered the workforce after arriving in the United States but, in 1972, he fulfilled his dream of joining the U.S. Army. Although he obtained a high school diploma in Panama, he was required to obtain his GED at Fort Hamilton Education Center in Brooklyn, New York. It was here that he met the love of his life, Rosetta Sharp. In 1976, Ricardo and Rosetta were united in holy matrimony. This union was blessed with two children, Ricardo Jr. and Claudette. During his enlistment in the Army, Ricardo's excellent job performance as a Military Police Officer allowed him to rise through the ranks swiftly, earning him respect and admiration of his fellow soldiers. He honorably served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and retired at Fort McClellan Army Base in 1993. His thirst for knowledge motivated him to earn not only two Associate degrees, a Bachelor of Science Degree, and a Master of Public Administration Degree, but also a Doctor of Business Administration Degree. With his education and experience, Ricardo was able to acquire various jobs after retiring from the Army. These jobs included, but were not limited to, a Program Manager, a Bilingual Contract Representative, and an Interpreter. Midday, July 28, 2024, Dr. Ricardo Dean, Sr. answered his Heavenly Father's call and transitioned to eternal rest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertram Antonio Dean and Rosaline Silonia Williams Dean; paternal grandparents, John Dean and Malvina Bradley; and maternal grandparents, George Williams and Adelina Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 50 years, Dr. Rosetta Sharp-Dean; his son, Ricardo L. Dean, Jr., his daughter, Claudette Michele Dean; his grandchildren, Theolonius Burrell, Jr., Dezaray L. Dean, and April T. Dean; his great-granddaughter, Anani Nova Dean; his in-laws, Willie Sharp, Queen McDaniel, Bertha (Charles) McCabe, Johnnie Sharp Pratt, and Ruby (Benjamin II) Moore, and a host of relatives and friends. As we prepare to bid Ricardo farewell, let us come together to honor his memory and the impact he had on all who knew him.

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Ricardo Luis Dean, Sr.

September 9, 1949 - July 28, 2024