Rich Sillanpa
Richard W. Sillanpa Passed away on March 16, 2022.
We will have a Repast for him in April 23,2022 at
Karena’s Cantina in La Jolla.
Further information you may contact me, Elton at
scubaman3@hotmail.com
A Legend in San Diego Scuba Diving
This is a site to honor the memory of
Richard W. Sillanpa.
Rich was an inspiration to many and will be missed by many.
If you have any stories or memories of Rich you can Email them to BigRich@getwetscuba.com and we will post them here.
Rich loved
Scuba Diving
Cozumel and the San Diego were his two favorite spots to dive.
Cozumel was his favorite place.
He would go down over the winter. He once dove over 100 days in a row.
Freinds of Rich
“My name is Elton Stovell Sr. My dear friend Richard Sillanpa Passed away on March 16, 2022. We will have a Repast for him in April 23, 2022 at Karena’s Cantina in La Jolla. Further information you may contact me at scubaman3@hotmail.com.”
“I am very sorry to hear of My good friend Rich’s passing. I can only hope he is diving with the Dolphins and Sea lions with a 100ft of visibility and no surge!
Mornin, Thanks for calling WET”
“Ricardo…For over 30 years you were my dear friend and mentor, we shared hundreds of dives together and many more beers, we laughed till it hurt. You taught me so much, so many great memories. Your positive attitude, infectious laugh and giant heart will be greatly missed by so many. Until we dive again.
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