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Richard Slusarski Obituary

SLUSARSKI Richard J. Of Lafayette Hill, formerly of East Falls and Roxborough, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Philadelphia to the late Michael and Mary Elaine (Horgan) Slusarski, he was the very dear friend and companion of Suzanne Woodroffe and brother of the late Michael Slusarski. Richard was a principal at St. Bridget's and Thomas Mifflin schools in East Falls and was a teacher and principal at several other Philadelphia public schools. He was an active parishioner at St. Bridget's and Immaculate Heart of Mary Churches. An avid Phillies' fan, he was also a great dog lover. Friends are invited to his Visitation Tuesday, December 30, 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E. Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Interment immediately following, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's name to SPCA, 19 East Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428 would be appreciated. Arrangements McILVAINE FUNERAL HOME, East Falls www.mcilvainefuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Mary "Betsy" Murphy Lee

December 30, 2025

Richard was beyond a principal to my mother. Their friendship developed and both of my parents enjoyed Sunday dinners at Pinas with Rich and the "Mifflin crew".

Connie Lundahl

December 26, 2025

Know Richard over 12 years learned to play bridge with him and most recent canasta. He will be missed as a friend in my ways

Barbara Adderley

December 26, 2025

He was my principal years ago at Thomas Mifflin ES. I thought highly of him. Sending warm wishes to his family and especially Suzanne.

Elois Dupree

December 26, 2025

I was a teacher at Mifflin. Richard was one of my favorite principals.I have great stories from Mr.Slusarki. All he wanted from me was for my mom to bake him a sweet potato pie at Christmas. He was an excellent administrator and very supportive. He will be missed.

Debra Ottey

December 22, 2025

I walked Richard´s dog Milo for over a year. Richard was a kind and caring man that loved his dog Milo. He will be missed. I enjoyed our daily conversations.

Norbert Breslin

December 22, 2025

Life long friend since 1961 when we were students at Saint Joseph´s College.

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10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

819 E. Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PA

Dec

30

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11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

819 E. Cathedral Rd., Philadelphia, PA

Dec

30

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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

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