Richard William Kintzele Jr.

Kintzele, Richard William Jr.
63, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 5, 2012. Richard W. Kintzele, Jr. entered into eternal life on Sept 5, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 30,1949. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from East Grand Rapids High School, Rich enlisted in the Marines and honorably served in the Vietnam War. Rich lived in Phoenix, Arizona for more than 40 years. He was employed by Ray Lumber for several years, until he changed his profession to locksmith, which he greatly enjoyed. Rich was a proud marine who greatly loved his country, football, and family. Predeceased by his father Richard and mother Rose , sister Roseanne, brother John, and survived by, sisters and brothers Mary Ellen Koziol of Rockford, Michigan, Loretta (Tom Armock) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Robert (Linda) of Kenai, Alaska, Joseph of South Bend, Indiana, Jeanette (Brian Pritschet) of Charleston, Illinois, and Ginger Such of Indianapolis, Indiana, along with many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. The family wishes to thank his close friends in Arizona who were like family to "Richie"; Jimmy, Michelle and Nico Costanzo, Jack and Sheila Mansfield, and Jody and
Shelly Howard. . He will receive a Catholic burial in South Bend, Indiana on September 21, 2012. Celebrations of life to be held in Arizona and Indiana at future dates. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to the charity of your choice.