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Richard A. Fontana

1961 - 2022

Richard A. Fontana obituary, 1961-2022, Downingtown, FL

BORN

1961

DIED

2022

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James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington

736 E Lancaster Ave

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Richard Fontana Obituary

Richard A. Fontana, of Downingtown, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2022 at the age of 60, while on vacation in Florida. He is survived by his wife Mary (Morrison) Fontana; daughters, Rachel Fontana (husband Derek Chu) and Kaitlyn Meier; parents, Paul and Gloria Fontana; brother, Thomas Fontana (wife Michele); and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his late wife Barbara (Toroney) Fontana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Parish: 120 St. Elizabeth Dr., Chester Springs, PA 19425. Interment private. All guests are kindly requested to wear face masks during the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chester County Food Bank: 650 Pennsylvania Dr, Exton, PA 19341 or Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center P.O. Box 5028 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028. To view the full obituary, please visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com James J. Terry Funeral Home, Downingtown, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Daily Local from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2022.

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Nick Hoyt and Rebecca Manno

March 28, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to the Fontana family.

John H Ballaron

March 26, 2022

To many good times to list them all but climbing through your Moms window to grab Christmas cookies that she had locked in the bedroom was at the top.Lots of cool memories.I will miss you Pal. L.O.L.

Ashley and Anne Melton

March 24, 2022

Smart lad to slip betimes away...Mary and family please know that we mourn the loss of a man who always had a smile and a kind word. Your Rich. Swimming laps will never be the same. Wishing you peace, comfort and courage forever.

Kathleen Capriotti

March 22, 2022

My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers for your family.

Karl and Susan

March 22, 2022

Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. We will always fondly remember Rich (Montana with an F)...what a great guy and beautiful soul.

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St. Elizabeth’s Parish

120 St. Elizabeth Dr.,, Chester Springs, PA

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736 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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