Richard "Rick" Wasserman

Richard "Rick" Wasserman, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at the age of 77. He is survived by his devoted husband of 47 years, Richard B. Crystal; adored siblings, Jack (Hillary) Crystal, Lynn (Dr. Michael) Gittleson, Bill (Susan) Crystal, and Joanne (Steven) Zuckerman; loving mother- and father-in-law, Edna and Mace Crystal; ten cherished nieces and nephews; and seven precious grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Doris and Ben Wasserman.

Rick was an extremely talented artist whose creativity was reflected in everything he did. He was also a dedicated special education teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools, where he devoted his career to helping others and touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues. Outside of his career, Rick enjoyed traveling, musical theater, and his many passions, including his love of penguins and playing mahjong. Above all, he was a devoted husband, brother, and uncle who deeply loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. Rick's kindness, creativity, dedication, and love for others left a lasting impression on the many lives he touched and on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Services will be held at Sol Levinson's Chapel at 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Monday, September 14th, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Interment will be at Arlington Chizuk Amuno Cemetery, 4300 N. Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 or to Chizuk Amuno Congregation, 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. The family will be in mourning at 11 Supreme Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117, immediately following interment with a service at 7:00 PM, and on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00-4:00 PM with a service at 7:00 PM both evenings.