Ricardo Sease, 75, of San Tan Valley, AZ, passed away suddenly Friday, February 12, 2021 in his home.

Ricardo was born October 14, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Calhoun Sease and Evelyn Sease. He graduated from John Bartram High School on June 18 ^th , 1963. He enlisted in the Air Force from September 13 ^th , 1963 to September 12 ^th , 1969. He then started his 23-year career with the Philadelphia Police Department from November 9 ^th , 1970 to July 22 ^nd , 1994. While working full-time he enrolled at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and graduated with a Bachelor of Science on September 15 ^th , 1980. He married his long-time love Deborah Sease on August 1 ^st , 1992.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Once retired he began a business with his wife Deborah, making stained glass and jewelry. They enjoyed traveling to trade shows all over the country for several years showing their hand-made merchandise. In 2004, they settled in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

He enjoyed traveling with Deborah on cruises and visiting family and friends. He loved telling stories from his time in the Air Force and in the police department. He truly enjoyed keeping in touch with his family and friends, old and new, and was always willing to widen his circle of loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Sease, his daughters Pamela (husband Craig), Keara (husband Sean), and Michelle-Nicholle (husband Jeff), grandchildren Jabari, Hannah, Xa, Paxton, Rivers and Ze, and a host of family and friends.