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RICHARD A. KOSUDA
1946 - 2014
RICHARD A. KOSUDA
1946 - 2014
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BORN
1946
DIED
2014
RICHARD KOSUDA Obituary
Age 67, of Ross Township, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Christina (Moneski) Kosuda; loving father of Tracey Kosuda and Kelly (Scott) Palucka; adoring grandfather of Beth Palucka; son of the late Al and Elsie (Martrano) Kosuda; brother of the late Andrew "Jerry" and his surviving wife, Gloria Kosuda. Friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Monday 2-8 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 8 p.m.
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April 19, 2015
I Love You Daddy!!!
Melanie Hall
August 8, 2014
Cris. Tracy and Kelly,
I did not know of Rich's passing until the Friday after his services. I still can't imagine this world without my dear friend. I know that you loved and cared for Rich. He love his family and his heart wss with his grand daughter. I will cherish all the really great memories that we had of being friends and working together. You have my condolences. I hope that we will remain in touch.
July 25, 2014
Chris
As you know I met you and Richie – Superman! A very long time ago, when calling from IC School looking to do a week end Hoe Down, dumb- dumb idea. After Rich stopped laughing and starting talking we had the best dance(s) ever.
From then on your lives and mine joined in friendship and love. You, Kelly, Tracey and Rich are and have always been family to me. You and Rich have saved me from harm many times and I will never forget it.
I remember all the fun and sometimes non-fun we had while working the dances, weddings and parties. Very long straws, peppermint sticks in our vodka, hanging ornaments on Rich's clothes etc. Then after all the work was down ----- HOT CHEESE BALLS! How he loved them.
The laughter, tears, jokes, smokes music, music, music will never be forgotten. The great CD's he made, Elvis, Johnny and Jo etc all a big part of our lives.
I know you and the girls are missing him now, but remember as I told you – “Superman is flying high above us now free from pain, worry and cancer.” He will protect you all and watch over you with love always.
I will miss him too.
Maggie (Seed)
July 23, 2014
from the entire staff at rite-aid, you are more than just a customer, you are a friend. we only know first names, we share, we talk but deep down there is a bond. on the behalf of carole and the rx crew...always remember you are a part of our family. god bless and keep that faith you show us almost everyday .
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Barb Donahue
July 21, 2014
Chris, Tracy & Kelly
I just heard of Rich's passing. I think of you often and the good times we had on 42nd St. It's hard to believe that Mike, Chuckie and now Rich are gone. My deepest sympathies to you and the family.
July 21, 2014
Dear Chris; I am so saddened by Richie's passing. I am his cousin Joe from Daytona Beach Florida and Ritchie always treated me with great kindness when I was little and visited Pittsburgh with my mom Mary. I have prayed for Ritchie and your entire family. With much love and sympathy.
Joe and Brenda Coury.
July 21, 2014
Chris I just heard of Richie's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. From California, Bernie Deutschbauer
Linda Schnelbach
July 21, 2014
CHRIS, , I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RICH'S PASSING, YOU HAVE MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.
JOHN FASANINI
July 21, 2014
CHRIS, KELLY AND TRACY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF RICH'S PASSING, YOU HAVE MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
July 21, 2014
To the family,
So sorry to learn of Rich's passing.
I'm glad he had the chance to return to the model club, even if for only a few short years.
We'll miss him.
Craig Whitaker
3 Rivers IPMS model club.
Bob Buzzelli
July 21, 2014
I was sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I knew him through working with Parks and Recreation,Warehouse division, for the city of Pittsburgh. He will be in my prayers.
Norm Kopicko Jr
July 21, 2014
Aunt Chris & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Uncle Rich passing. As I pause for reflection a young man couldn't have asked for a better God-father, and now, mine and my wife's thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Dave Lewis
July 20, 2014
Chris.....I am very sad to hear of Rich's passing. I am very thankful that I had an opportunity to spend time with him and you recently.
Dave Lewis and the guys at Pianos n Stuff
susan j grant
July 20, 2014
Chris an family, im am so sorry to here of richs passing. He will be deeply missed, he was such a great boss to work for-at frick park- we actually had fun comming to work! Thats because of the person he was.
Carl and Mary Lynn Coalson
July 20, 2014
Chris and Family, Deepest sympathy on Rich's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 20, 2014
Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Your Tadmar Ave. "family" members--
Jim & JoAnne Porta
July 20, 2014
We are all sorry to hear that Rich has passed away . He will be missed by all of his friends and neighbors on Tadmar Ave. GOD bless you and your family. Eric and Melanie Marson
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