Richard Joseph Comita

Richard Joseph Comita, 76, of Anthem, Arizona, beloved grandfather, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, died on July 13, 2007. Richard died peacefully at home and was surrounded by family. Richard was born on April 7, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rose and Gabriel Comita. Richard served proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 assigned to the Berlin Airlift where he received the Humane Medal of Honor. He was a man of many trades and talents including the owner/operator of RC Home Inspections from 1986-2004. Richard had numerous passions which included home improvements and cooking however his largest passion was his love for his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Bonnie Comita, Daughter, Cynthia (Jim) Kehoe, Son, Richard (Joyce) Comita Jr., Daughter, Teresa (Les) Ball, Son, John Comita, Son, Michael Leon (Mery) Ortiz-gil, Daughter, Ana (Fardin) Djafari, Sister, Loretta Ellison, Sister, Antoinette Todd, Sister, Lucille Comita, ten Grandchildren, four Great-Grandchildren and many other dear friends and family members. Richard was preceded in death by his Son, Daniel Comita, Mother, Rose Comita, Father, Gabriel Comita and Sister, Todd Pellegrino. The family would like to give special thanks to Linda Greley and the staff of Hospice of the Valley for the extraordinary care given to Richard. Funeral services will be held at VA National Memorial Cemetery, 23039 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix on July 23, 2007 at 10.30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are sent to Hospice of the Valley and/or Make a Wish Foundation in the name of Richard Joseph Comita.