lschuc Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Does anyone know what happened to Richard Gallatin, the creator and webmaster of theavanti.net? It is not working for me today, and doesn't go anywhere. I tried to email Richard, using 3 email accounts that have worked for him in the past, but the messages are all returned as undeliverable. Hope he is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Check your email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwikstro Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 I also miss that informative site. Whats happend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lschuc Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Dennis Richard Gallatin, who went by his middle name, Richard, died March 16, 2017 at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. Richard created and ran the website, TheAvanti.net (formerly TheAvanti.com) in the early 2000s and continued cataloging maintaining the site until shortly before his death. Avanti Magazine Issue 179 is in production and should be in the mail next week. We have a full obituary on Richard Gallatin in the magazine. He was 72 and died from cancer of the liver and esophagus. A graveside service was held Saturday, March 25 at Fairfax Memorial Park in Fairfax, Virginia. Memorial contributions maybe be made in his name to Capital Caring Hospice, Resource Development Dept., 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042. Although his email and website are no longer active, the AOAI will publish his complete website as a link off of our site in the near future, as a continuing memorial and legacy to Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963r2 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Sad News I too enjoyed his contribution to the Avanti marque. pb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 That is sad news. We will miss someone as dedicated to the Avanti marque as he was. He walked the walk by his website which provided valuable assistance to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avanti83 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks for the followup Lew. He will be missed as a contributor and supporter. And also thanks also for providing a link to his website. It has been valuable on many occasions. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very sad news.......RIP Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drn1965 Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Very sad news, indeed. It was through the Registry on Richard's site that the son of the original owner of my '63 R2 was able to locate and contact me. We struck up an online friendship that led to exchange of pictures and information on the car, including the window sticker. Years later, I sold the car back into its "original family". I do hope Richard's website and especially its Registry can be kept up by the AOAI...it is a valuable resource. Edited August 7, 2017 by drn1965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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