Espinoza, Richard F. Richard F. "Ricco" "Rick" Espinoza, 70, of Henderson, passed away Sept. 18, 2011. He was born April 25, 1941 in Tiger, Ariz. Ricco moved to Las Vegas in the mid-60's. He held a variety of colorful jobs, including professional prize fighter in his late teens, collecting unpaid markers for casinos and bookmakers, bouncer, drummer in several local bands, bartender at the Leaning Tower of Pizza, Peppermill, Starboard Tack, Arizona Charlie's and the Key Largo. He was also the owner operator of several successful businesses, including Rick's Western Wear and the Glass Crutch Tavern. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; and brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Nanci; children, Richard, James, Jessica, Sherry and Dorothy; grandchildren, Canen and Nevaeh; siblings, Mary, Frank, Gloria and Jimmy; numerous nieces and nephews; mother, Emma; and beloved pets, Obie and Bonnie. The family would like to extend their eternal gratitude to the wonderful caregivers from Solari Hospice for their extraordinary and comforting efforts in Ricco's last days. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal from September 23 to September 24, 2011