Richard Orville Mayo Sr.

Richard Orville Mayo, Sr. of West Grove Richard Orville Mayo, Sr., age 75, of West Grove, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the husband of Roslyn Hilton Mayo, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Roy, Sr. and Ruth Jackson Mayo. He worked for Seneca Foods in Kennett Square for 46 years, retiring in 1998 as President. Mr. Mayo was a member of the Birdie Club and the Pennsylvania Food Processors Association. He played for the Kennett Clippers and the Grey Socks. Mr. Mayo enjoyed playing golf, baseball, watching old western movies and was a Penn State football fan. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Brian Mayo of Exton, Pa., Gregory Mayo of West Chester, Pa. and Marc Mayo of Jersey City, N.J., five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. He was predeceased by one son, Richard O. Mayo, Jr. You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday morning, October 22, 2010 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA (Phone:610-444-4116). His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Association, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com