NEWPORT NEWS — Angelo Ricardo “Ricky” High, 51, was called home Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born Dec. 26, 1969, in Savannah, Ga., to Beulah M. Robinson and the late Arturo R. High.
He graduated from Denbigh High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1989 to 1993 and developed outstanding leadership skills. As an entrepreneur, he owned and operated his transportation and delivery businesses, and later, his own catering business.
As a young boy, Angelo was the superhero brother to Nashé (aka Angelo’s sister) and Tony as their great defender. In Germany, he was known as a breakdance superstar and a part of the Universal Rockers.
On July 31, 1999, Angelo was joined in holy matrimony to Nikki D. Bacilio in Hampton. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He adored his beautiful daughters, spoiled them like royalty, and raised them as queens.
Angelo was known by many as the life of the party and was loved for his energetic spirit, witty personality, and ability to make anyone laugh. His passion for knowledge drove him to seek and become knowledgeable on many topics. From the street to the boardroom, he could hold a conversation with anyone.
A master of many traits, he was “one bad hombre” in the kitchen, creating unique cuisine that was enjoyed by all. His immaculate fashion sense was admired by many and inspired his youngest daughter to create a style of her own.
He had a love for competition and sports, and his teams were always changing because he only rooted for the championship team. As he always said, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” After facing many hardships, Angelo truly understood walking in someone else’s shoes. He had a passion for motivating, guiding and mentoring those who faced adversity.
Angelo was an active member of the Mount Peninsula Church, where he used his sociable gift to serve in the doorkeeper’s ministry. Above all, he had a strong spiritual relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our time here is temporary, and for Angelo, his farewells were always “never say goodbye, say see you later,” as he knew there would be a next time.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Nikki D. Bacilio High; three daughters, Octavia Nicole, Natalya Alexa and Nadya Aoxana High; grandchildren, Jaszmine Tomlin and Jaedyn Hollis; mother and stepfather, Beulah and Richard Robinson; mother and father-in-law, Poncier and Larry Lynch; sister, Nashé G. High; brother, Antonio C. Robinson; special niece, Kamora Z. Walker-Bacilio; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Whiting’s Funeral Home. Facial coverings and social distancing are recommended. Livestreaming will be available at the beginning of the service. Mr. High may be viewed prior to services beginning at noon at the funeral home.
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