Richlen (Image: Madeline Crowley from The People of the Central Area)
Jack Richlen, an important part of the Central District community and famous for Richlen’s Kickin’ Chicken restaurant, died this week.
He celebrated his 94th birthday in December.
The longtime resident of the Central District owned several business over the years.
He talked here about the restaurant and his memories of the old days in the CD with the fantastic site The People of the Central Area:
That was the normal thing when somebody from out of town moved in. Friends would come first to have a party, to open up a bottle of wine and they would say a welcome. I don’t remember the details, but before they ate they always had a, “L’Chaim,” they’d light the candles and so forth. That’s how we got started in Seattle.
Thanks to Ian Eisenberg for letting us know about Richlen’s passing.
Jack was an amazing man and will be missed greatly in the community. Condolences to his family.
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R.I.P. Jack. I had wonderful two hour meeting with Jack on December 26th. He was as mentally sharp as ever. We talked about all the people and events on and off Union street for the last 50 years. I am glad I was able to meet with him. R.I.P. my friend.