Richard Montana

Richard Joseph Montana On September 5th, Richard Joseph Montana passed away peacefully at home in Redwood City. He was born on October 9th, 1945 in San Francisco to Laura and Joe Montana, now deceased. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Montana, his father Tony Gomez of Calistoga, his sisters Anna Montana of Porter Ranch, California and Carmen Baraka of Arcata, California, his nephew Shawn Cunningham of San Francisco, his niece Denise Alpanian of Porter Ranch, California, many great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. Rich spent his younger years in various cities around San Francisco and lived for a short period in Reno, Nevada. He then moved to Redwood City where he graduated from Sequoia High School in 1963. He joined the navy in 1963 just before his 18th birthday and served time in San Diego, Alaska, Japan and Vietnam where he remained in the navy until 1966. He moved home to Redwood City and began working for United Airlines as a mechanic from December 1966 until October 2000 when he retired after 34 years of service. Rich always enjoyed his travel benefits of which he utilized right up until he became ill with kidney cancer three months prior to his passing. His favorite pastime was playing golf in Thailand where he lived part time when he wasn't in Redwood City. He leaves behind many family and friends of whom will miss his sense of humor, his love of life and his competitive nature. Rich never complained and was always positive about life, leading the best life anyone could have with no regrets. He was loved and will be missed by us all. At his request no viewing and no services are planned. He will be cremated according to his wishes.