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Richard Chorney Obituary
Richard A. Chorney, age 54, of Fairview, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015, at St. Vincent Medical Center.
He was born in Erie, on January 25, 1961, a son of the late Albert and Anna Hanisek Chorney.
Rich graduated from Fairview High School in 1980, and had retired from Penn DOT after 32 years; he worked in many capacities, one of which was CDL training. He was a member of the Girard and Lake City Fire Department and was a life member of over 40 years, of the Fairview Fire Department and had been an advisor for the Explorer Post in Girard. Rich enjoyed hunting and four wheelers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Robert, Lawrence; and sister-in-law, Constance; as well as infant brothers that died at birth, Ronald and Donald.
He is survived by his children, Raymond Thomas Chorney and his wife Shellie and Jeffery Allen Chorney and his fiancée Rebecca; two grandsons, Thomas Alvin and Demitrius Jean Chorney; a brother, Albert B. Chorney, Jr., and his wife Theresa; and a sister, Annette Tobin and her husband Timothy. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, in Girard, on Sunday, May 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and are invited to attend a funeral service there on Monday at 10 a.m. Memorial Donations may be made to Fairview Fire Department, PO Box 69, Fairview, PA 16415. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, in Girard. Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
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Jessica Kabasinski
May 11, 2015
Sending condolences to Rich's family. He was a great friend who will never be forgotten.
Debi Harayda Seneta
May 4, 2015
RIP, classmate. The last time we saw each other, Rich was showing off his huge PennDOT snow plow at the Erie Zoo "Equipment Day". He was so wonderful to my kids that day. What a nice man.
Mark Haglin
May 3, 2015
I knew Rich from working at the fire department, classmate, spent time hunting rabbits and birds. You will be missed my friend. RIP my friend,
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Bob Herman
May 3, 2015
We were saddened to learn of Rich's passing. We knew Rich thru the fire department and car cruises. He was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and members of Fairview Fire Department. Bob Herman, FTVFD.
Scott Flynn
May 3, 2015
Thinking of you at this time. Good neighbors, great friends. Thanks for the memories.
May 3, 2015
Carry on, we will take it from here!! Ron
Bob & Connie McNabb
May 2, 2015
Our sincerest condolences.
theresa shupe
May 2, 2015
im so sorry for ur loss im gonna miss u Richie Rich my good friend gonna miss the talks we had.u will be sadly missed by so many
John List
May 2, 2015
Rich was a great guy he will be sadly missed in the community.
Lew Hamilton
May 2, 2015
Deepest sympathies...
I worked with Richie at PennDot for 30 years. He was a great guy. Sad to see him gone at such an early age. May he rest in peace.....
Paul Tate
May 2, 2015
I was honored to have worked with Rich as a firefighter over the years. He was a dedicated brother and always had a smile. He cared about those he served and the West County area. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the members of the Fairview Fire Dept.
Ken and Nancy Jonas
May 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. It was always a pleasure to work with him in the Fire Department. He will be missed!
Susan Veith-Kilmer
May 2, 2015
Sincere thoughts and prayers go out to your family as you spread your wings. From the early Chestnut Elem. days to graduation 1980. Godspeed Rich.
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