Richard Holland, 71

ATLANTA, GA. – Richard Holland passed away on June 21, surrounded by his family, following a brave battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Pawtucket, Richard was the son of Maj. Gen. Leonard and Bernice Holland, also deceased.

He graduated from Suffolk University, then followed in his father's footsteps by serving in the Army National Guard, and later earned a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia.

Richard married Terry Spitz, but endured her untimely passing due to cancer. In her memory, he was associated with the American Cancer Society, and received several awards for his contributions.

Richard then met and married his loving wife, Pamela, and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He built a distinguished career in real estate, where he developed several subdivisions, and went on to build two homes for his family. Eventually he followed his entrepreneurial spirit and established an executive recruiting firm, the Holland Legal Group, which he presided over as president and legal executive recruiter for more than 25 years.

He was deeply involved with Temple Emanu-El in Atlanta. He served as president of the Brotherhood, was a member of committees, a participant in religious and social functions, and was a pitcher for the softball team.

Richard was an avid fan of all Atlanta sporting teams, enjoyed traveling, concerts and going to sporting events.

His world revolved around his family: son Scott Holland and wife Darlene, daughter Traci Loeser and husband Marc, and son Mark Holland; his six grandchildren, Leah, Rebecca, Noah, Emma, Nathan and Sofia; and brothers Glenn and Ron Holland.

He was warm, loving and caring to all who knew him. Richard will be remembered for his integrity, his smile, laughter, sense of humor and his devotion to his family.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, or Temple Emanu-El of Sandy Springs, Georgia.