Richard "Dick" Harrell

Richard "Dick" Harrell obituary, Prospect Park, PA

Richard "Dick" Harrell

Richard "Dick" Harrell Obituary

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Richard "Dick" Harrell, age 68, of Prospect Park, PA, formerly of Upper Darby and Philadelphia, PA, passed away on January 7, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James O. and Agnes Bridget Harrell (nee McDaid). Dick was a graduate of Lower Merion High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. He was employed as a truck driver for Origlio Beverage for 33 years and also employed at Pilot Air Freight handling building maintenance and painting for 18 years. Dick was an amateur landscaper, an avid history buff and loved watching the History Channel. He enjoyed researching all topics of interest on the internet. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sara M. "Sally" Harrell (nee Kennedy), his loving sons Richard "Ritchie" (Daria) Harrell and Vincent Harrell, his siblings Ellen Phillips (the late Richard), Dan (Regina) Harrell, Thomas Harrell, Agnes Harrell and James (Monica) Harrell, his grandog "Willow" and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Frank Harrell (Delores). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, January 12, 2018 4:00-8:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass Saturday, January 13, 2018 11:00 AM St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 or Melmark, 2600 Wayland Road, Berwyn, PA 19312 would be appreciated.

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January 1, 2023

Joe, Min Murphy posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2018

Bob Bradley posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2018

Joe, Min Murphy posted to the memorial.

Joe, Min Murphy

January 1, 2023

Sally: I still think of Dick with fondness, Heaven is better with him there, keeping you in our prayers.

Bob Bradley

January 16, 2018

Dear Sally & family. I am so so sorry to have read of Dicks passing. He was a genuine good natured ,good guy ,as I remember. My heartfelt condolences.

Joe, Min Murphy

January 12, 2018

Sally: words can not express our deepest sympathy for your loss; Dick was "special" and his smile/humor always made me feel good after talking with him. Min and I appreciate the relationship we had with Dick and you; we will keep your family in our prayers.

January 10, 2018

Barbara & Ward Garber

Barbara & Ward Garber

January 10, 2018

Barbara & Ward Garber

Mary Haywood McCarthy

January 10, 2018

Sally, my condolences to you and your family over the loss of Dick.
It's never easy when you lose someone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Office of DR Michael Stewart

January 10, 2018

We are so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing, sending prayers to the Harrell family

dee & Fred bell

January 10, 2018

Sally,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Rich was a great man, always willing to help others.
We will miss his wonderful smile and all the funny stories he would tell. It was a honor to know him and to call him "Friend". Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time,
God Bless you all

Southwest Football Coaches Association

January 10, 2018

sincere Condolences to all in The Harrell family at this most difficult time.

Officers and Members

Southwest Football
Coaches Association

Linda R

January 10, 2018

My heart is sad. Dickie was was of the nicest people I have met. He would stop what he was doing just to have a conversation with you, and you walked away feeling great. Condolences to all the
family.

Nancy Liebsch

January 9, 2018

Sally, I am so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Chales Campbell

January 9, 2018

My condolences to the Harrell family.I met Dick.At Richie and Darias wedding. And I know he will missed bye alot of people.

Pat & Steve Henry

January 9, 2018

Sally, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dick, and your families. It is always difficult to loose someone who has been a part of your life for so long. Know that he fought to stay with you but realized it would be too hard for you to bear and care for him, so he had to 'let go'. May God Bless him and keep him now and forever.

James Menard

January 9, 2018

His smile could light up any room and I will never forget his childlike giggle as he was telling one of his many funny stories. I feel fortunate to have considered Dickie a friend. My sincere condolences to the Harrell family for this sudden loss.

Terri Dougherty-D'Antonio

January 9, 2018

Truly one of the most genuine people you could meet. His great smile will surely be missed here at Pilot. I am thankful to have know such a great guy! Continued prayers for the entire Harrell family.

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