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RIP Wachovia

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  1. SusieQue SusieQue is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 2:29pm)

    I was waiting for permission from His wife Marie to share the sad news that Rick Velilla aka WACHOVIA passed away on May 14th. Rick was a very respected member of the poker community and a Dear friend of mine. Most of the poker community never got to know the side of Rick that I did. Not only was he a fierce poker player, a loving husband, father and he was a very important part of his church. All that really knew Rick will miss him greatly. Rick and I had just spoke that week about the fate of online poker and for that I am thankful.

    I will miss you my friend!
  2. CeJeH CeJeH is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 2:47pm) in reply to SusieQue

    wow that's terrible. R.I.P., nh gg ul
     
  3. wackyJaxon wackyJaxon is offline Admin X

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 3:13pm) in reply to SusieQue

    Terrible news, RIP Wachovia
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  4. Moonlight Graham Moonlight Graham is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 3:32pm) in reply to wackyJaxon

    Ugh, RIP
  5. mcandrews3rd mcandrews3rd is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 3:38pm) in reply to Moonlight Graham

    sad to hear RIP
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  6. jalman1 jalman1 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 3:49pm) in reply to mcandrews3rd

    this is incredibly sad news
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  7. TranquilChaos TranquilChaos is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 4:02pm) in reply to jalman1

    My condolences go out to the family. I have fun memories of playing with Wachovia.

    R.I.P
     
  8. Punter64 Punter64 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 4:08pm) in reply to TranquilChaos

    Horrible news, the guy had been around since I started playing in 2003. Condolensces to his family, very sad.
     
  9. xxd33pxx xxd33pxx is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 4:39pm) in reply to Punter64

    Very sad news, RIP Wachovia.
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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 4:40pm) in reply to Punter64

    : (
    Wachovia had a great sense of humor and will be missed.
     
  11. Cmoney3 Cmoney3 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 5:01pm) in reply to jeffbeesdat

    wow

    RIP

    wow, this is shocking. guy was one of the original online poker names. Condolences to his family
    Edited By: Cmoney3 Jun 3rd, 2011 at 05:02 PM
  12. threeven threeven is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 6:21pm) in reply to Cmoney3

    Greatest stache in online poker

    RIP
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  13. SusieQue SusieQue is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 6:26pm) in reply to threeven

    as much as he hated being known for his stache...he would crack up at that!
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  14. Parligod Parligod is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 6:51pm) in reply to SusieQue

    Very sorry to hear this. Ran into him a lot over the years across the sites, great player and def. a loss to the online community. Condolences to his family.
  15. Gags30 Gags30 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 7:10pm) in reply to Parligod

    Definitely terrible news. Condolences to his family and friends
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  16. winwin07 winwin07 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 7:13pm) in reply to Gags30

    wow

    RIP

    When I first started learning poker and following the big names he was one of the first I remember following. Subsequently he was also one of the first big names I ever played with on the virtual felt. I remember chatting with him on the rail, saying how much I respect him and what not and all I remember is him being very gracious and a little bit self effacing in response.

    Condolences to all that were close to him.
     
  17. andressoprano andressoprano is offline whaddya think of my game?

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 7:56pm) in reply to winwin07

    Terrible news. I never know what to say in this circumstances. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 7:59pm) in reply to andressoprano

    RIP, very sad to hear.
  19. iLLNuGWichee iLLNuGWichee is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 8:05pm) in reply to Jwilkinson

    Wow, very sad to hear this. I'll always remember him from the partypoker days being the mustache man.
     
  20. justmey justmey is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 8:08pm) in reply to Jwilkinson

    RIP Wachovia

    Mods, wouldn't it be possible to put in front page a link to all the articles he wrote for P5 as a tribute to this great guy and great contributor ?
  21. wackyJaxon wackyJaxon is offline Admin X

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 8:33pm) in reply to justmey

     
    Originally Posted by justmey View Post

    RIP Wachovia

    Mods, wouldn't it be possible to put in front page a link to all the articles he wrote for P5 as a tribute to this great guy and great contributor ?

    Good idea, hopefully one of the Article writers can put something together.
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  22. supra1988t supra1988t is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 8:47pm) in reply to wackyJaxon

    My condolences to family and friends.

    RIP
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  23. dhubermex dhubermex is offline Senior Writer

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 8:51pm) in reply to SusieQue

    This is really sad. I met Rick in Vegas and he was a featured guest on the podcast back in 2006. He was a genuinely nice, well-meaning person who cared about others. RIP Mr. Velilla... the game won't be the same without you.

    -David
     
  24. sanzard sanzard is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 9:01pm) in reply to dhubermex

    I remember a few years ago when I had my biggest score to date I pmd wachovia about a bad beat I put on him after he said he was having a really bad run of cards. He was very supportive and wished me continued success not even knowing who I was. I actually saved the email because of how much it meant to me.

    RIP wachovia, you will be missed.
     
  25. Chet Steadman Chet Steadman is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 9:08pm) in reply to sanzard

    Wow, terribly sad news. RIP and my sincerest condolences go out to the family :(
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  26. FoRsAkEn03 FoRsAkEn03 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 10:46pm) in reply to Chet Steadman

    RIP. thats terrible news. I was able to play in a few tournaments with him and what an excellent guy. thoughts and prays to his fam.
  27. isuck123 isuck123 is offline

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 11:31pm) in reply to SusieQue

    God, thats horrible. sad to hear. Played many, probably hundreds of online tournies with him in the 'good old days' when party poker and paradise poker were options and your money was safe online. Sorry to hear this news and my best to his family
    Ken
     
  28. s1nnr s1nnr is offline will stab you

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    Jun 3rd, 2011 (6/3/2011 11:57pm) in reply to isuck123

    ugh, RIP
  29. wmmcl wmmcl is offline

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    Jun 4th, 2011 (6/4/2011 12:03am) in reply to s1nnr

    I never would have become a professional poker player without Wach's help, and for that I owe him a great deal. With that said, I will always remember him as one of the most genuine and caring people I have ever met. He will be missed.
     
  30. BigGunX BigGunX is offline Mr OT Party

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    Jun 4th, 2011 (6/4/2011 12:19am) in reply to wmmcl

    Wachovia is literally the reason I joined P5s. We were both ultra-competitive at the tables in '04/'05 and weren't big fans of each other, but after meeting him in person in Vegas, I changed my opinion. He was a very nice guy who was just passionate about what he did.

    RIP Wachovia. You will be missed.
     
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