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Papa Ricco hanging with Panamanian Boxing Champion Roberto Duran - Photo © John Villegas
January 10, 2012
Boquete Panama mourns the loss of it’s most colorful character.
“Papa Ricco” died today in a two vehicle collision near Caldera Road on via Boquete.
A standout icon in this pueblito, Papa Ricco made fast friends with virtually everyone he met. And, if his deep Italian psyche sensed you were a little evil, he would call you out.
Gregarious, vibrant and soulful he whipped up some badass Italian cuisine in the spirit of authentic New York eateries.
My life is richer for having met you.
We’ll miss you Papa…
The Editor
Highly acclaimed international photographer Juan Antonio Villegas captures a walk in the Boquete Central Park – at hyper-speed.
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© 2012 Juan Antonio Villegas
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