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RICHARD BIRD Obituary
Age 79, on Saturday, August 20, 2016, of Whitehall and Jensen Beach, FL. Husband of Charlene (Connors) Bird; father of Susan (Mario Calderone) Bird, Leslie Bird, Richard Bird, Thomas Bird, and Deanna (Stephen) Brown; grandfather of Wesley, Nicole, Caitlin, Anna and Natalie; son of the late Charles and Anna Mary (Puder) Bird; brother of Jim Bird, Carolyn (Pete) Broeren and the late Jack Bird, Ann Marie Susan and Charles Bird. Also survived by nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Blessing service on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997 or Alzheimer's Association, 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101 B, West Palm, FL 33407. Please send condolences to:
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Bud Lanz
August 31, 2016
I just learned of Dick's passing. I am saddened and I want to send my condolences along to the family. Dick and I were classmates and sports buddies for 8 years at St Anselm grade school. We both started HS at Central Catholic but Dick transferred to the local Swisssvale HS very quickly. We both played football and kept loosely in touch during the next couple of years. We lost touch and our college years ended our relationship.
I remember Dick as a great guy, an excellent student, and a very good footballer. As my childhood friends pass on I realize how much we took for granted. The internet now allows us to stay in touch longer but it is second-best compared to talking and touching.
We must all take advantage of the days we have as they come along.
Again, my condolences.
Bud Lanz
Hermosa Beach CA
Jim Gracey
August 30, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. A hold a lot of great memories. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
L P
August 25, 2016
Your family have my deepest sympathy. May God bless you all with strength and peace. Ps.119:165
Judi Alcorn
August 24, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Will keep you in my prayers Char
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