Rich Pichette of West Coast Kustoms Passed Away

[westcoastkustoms]

Rich Pichette the president and founder of the West Coast Kustoms car club passed away July 28, 2010 at 2:45am from complications due to Alzheimers.

[DJKenAgain]

I'm sorry to hear of his passing, Alzheimer's is a tough way to go, peace to him and his family.

[TonyB]

Here are some words of remembrance about Rich Pichette that appeared on a memorial about Rich Pichette on the Internet:


Rich was born in Waterbury, CT, son of Rosaire (Curly) Pichette and Doris Pichette. Rich leaves one brother, Ronald (Jean) of CT. Rich is Survived by his wife Penny (Giramondi) of Moreno Valley of 49 years, his children Rit (Janel) of Nuevo, Mike of Moreno Valley, Jill (Michael) Murr of San Jacinto, Joe (Michelle) of Moreno Valley, 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosaire (curly) and Doris Pichette of CT, brothers, David of CT and Donald of NJ, sister, Nancy of CT and his daughter, Wendy of CT. Before moving to California, Rich was President of the Eagles Club in Bristol, CT. Rich was Founder and past Governor of the Moreno Valley Moose Lodge, beloved ROP restaurant occupations instructor at Moreno Valley High School and was an inspiration to his many student for 19 years. Rich brought cruising back to life, starting in the Inland Empire when he and Penny owned the Jet Drive In, in Moreno Valley (Sunnymead, CA) Cars would come as far as Los Angeles to San Diego to experience what it was like in the 50's. Rich was one of the founders of the Desert Tin (car club) and a member of the Old Farts Racing Team. In 1982, Rich founded West Coast Kustoms (car club) and started the West Coast Crusin' National that became the west's largest and best known outdoor car show primarily for custom cars. The event was held for many years in Paso Robles, lovingly referred simply as "Paso." The event has grown considerably in recent years...