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RICHARD DABECCO Obituary
Age 59, of Beechview, on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Loving son of Rosemary (Brown) and the late Vincent Dabecco, Sr.; brother of Vincent (Mary) of Essex, MD, Robert (Anne) of Columbus, OH, and Daniel (Lucine) of Robinson Twp., PA; uncle of Vincent, Elizabeth, Samuel, Monica, Dominique and Francesca; also survived by many cousins, friends, acquaintances and work colleagues. Rich was employed by the Port Authority of Allegheny County and member of the Amalgamated Transit Union #85. Richard will be remembered fondly for his selfless contributions to his community, he was involved in Beechview Community Council, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Beechview Meals on Wheels, Lions Club, Moose Club, the Western PA Nature Conservancy and was a Ward Committee man for the City of Pittsburgh, just to name a few. Rich's hobbies were golf, which he especially enjoyed when he was golfing with his brothers, and watching and cheering for all the Pittsburgh professional sports teams. Rich's love for his extended Dabecco family was unsurpassed. A brother, cousin, uncle, friend, and a fine man who will be missed by all those who loved him. Friends received 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Richard's name to St. Catherine of Siena Church. Send online condolences to:
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Kathy Fix D´Agostino
April 28, 2024
I met Richard in elementary school and had a crush on his twin Robert! Both of the brothers were always nice kids and very kind. Kathy Fix D´Agostino
Timothy J. Crerand
December 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends, and especially the family of Rich at their time of loss. I was a classmate of Rich and clearly remember him as being one of the good guys. After reading all the comments left by his friends and family, it was clear to see that Rich remained one of the good guys his entire life, and will be a great loss not only to his family but the community at large.
I am saddened to hear of his passing, T. J. Crerand (SHC 1971)
John Dugan
November 8, 2012
Rich, Beechview thanks you and sheds a tear.
Thornhill
November 2, 2012
Rich was a great guy, he would do anything for anybody at any given time! He did a lot for the community and was a very respected man. Our deepest sympathy goes to the family!!!
Thornhill Family
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November 2, 2012
I didnt know Rich personally, but I do know his cousin Geraldine and she is very broken up by his passing. My condolances to all family and friends
November 2, 2012
I will always remember Richie's smile and how he always brought cheer whereever he went. He was such a giving and loveable person always thinking of others and what he could to help out. I will keep Richie close to my heart by remembering all the great times we had together. I will miss you my friend. Sharon (Sammy) Motta
Suzanne and John Spilsbury
November 2, 2012
We will always remember Rich for his tireless devotion to community good. His example of service, his voice of reason, and his persistent passion for the well being of others are gifts of inspiration that will remain with us in his absence. We have been blessed to know him.
Susan Coombes
November 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you.
Linda Pearl
November 1, 2012
Though I never knew Richard, I know some of his family and I pray for comfort for all of his family members and friends in knowing that Richard is with our Lord. Bless all of you and please accept my deepest sympathies.
November 1, 2012
Dabecco Family
Our deepest sympathy to your family, Rich a wonderful asset to the Beechview Community and the BAA
Chuxk & Debbie Wolbert, Sarasota Fl
November 1, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs.Dabecco and family. Oscar and Denise opiela
Ed Bonenberger
November 1, 2012
Dear Vince, Rob, Dan, Mrs Dabecco, and the Extended Dabecco Family,
This is beyond sad; incomprehensible. Last week I was actually at a neighbor's home and we were playing ping pong and I proceeded to tell them how Rich and I used to play ping pong for hours on end, while we were going to school and working together. It's been 32 years but I think and speak of you all frequently and will never forget how wonderful it was having you all in my life. I am a better person because of that. I think Rich represented the best God had to offer. Again, my most sincere condolences. Your Faith and strength both individually and collectively will see you through this
November 1, 2012
Thank you Rich for the childhood memories we shared from gradeschool to high school to the young adults group at St. Catherines. I will cherish them always. We did have some funny times together. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My deepest sympathy, Stephanie (Giegucz) Stumpf
Nancy Sieber-Killian
November 1, 2012
Dabecco Family...you have my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. I worked with Richie at MSA years ago, and we have remained friends for 37 years. He was a true, loyal, and loving friend, and will be greatly missed. I will remember all of our picnics, camping trips, ski trips, how we taught each other to ice skate, all the concerts we attended, and the caring person that he was! You will all remain in my prayers... God Bless Richie!
With heavy hearts and tear filled eyes
family and friends bid you goodbye.
Gathered this day united in sorrow,
yet sure in faith of a brighter tomorrow.
Although you've gone, we feel you near.
You are so loved by everyone here.
You touched our lives in numerous ways.
and brightened many of our days.
Sharing memories of time with you
is something that we love to do.
We laugh, we cry, with joy and pain.
Goodbye for now, until we meet again
McGraw/Petty Family
November 1, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Connie Hamilton
October 31, 2012
Rich, our community lost a truly great man! But, "absent from the body, present with the Lord" ... I know you are in a better place and no longer suffering. May God give your family His Holy Peace that passes ALL understanding.
Rich, you were truly a good hearted man, and nobody can hold a candle to you! You touched a lot of lives, and will truly be missed...
Rest In Peace, dear heart...
Tony & Ginny Imburgia
October 31, 2012
Rich you will be truly missed, you were such an asset to Beechview. The members of the Moose lost a great brother, you will never be forgotten for all the good you did.
Bruce & Lee Ann Dobson
October 31, 2012
From knowing you at work, at Meals on Wheels and the great golf tournaments you put together, I can truly say you were one special guy. My wife and I grew to love as a friend. God Bless you and your family. May you rest in peace. You will be missed.
Cindy Matera
October 31, 2012
To the family of Rich..I had the pleasure of knowing Rich from St Catherine's grade school and through these years..Your family is in my thoughts and prayers..
The Randals
October 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers for the whole Dabecco family.
Madeline Orfitelli
October 31, 2012
The Dabecco Family, Rich was a great guy and I was happy to have known him and worked with him in the Beechview community weather it was the BMA or the Halloween parade or selling candy for the Lions club. Rich was the guy you wanted to work with beacuse we knew the job would get done. So farwell Rich keep the gardens and parades going in heaven. We will miss your smiling face in the Bank.
October 31, 2012
The Dabecco Family:
Rich will truely be missed. Your family is in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Ann Rusin, Kathy and Bernadette
PEGGY WAIGHT
October 31, 2012
TO THE DABECCO FAMILY
RICH WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. THE COMMUNITY OF BEECHVIEW WILL MISS HIM. HIS MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS HAVE A WARM PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.
DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL,
LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL.
Steve Schetley
October 31, 2012
To the Dabecco familiy:
The news of his passing came as a great shock. My deepest sympathies and prayers.
It was a pleasure to know Richie for over 30 years.
Joe (Wicks) Perotti
October 31, 2012
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Dabecco family. Though time and family commitments drifted us apart through the years, whenever I would see Rich it was as if we were with each other everyday of the year.
Rich was the best teammate I ever had. He had the heart of a lion and at the same time one of the most caring individuals I ever knew.
God Bless and may you rest in peace.
October 31, 2012
To The Dabecco Family,
To you my deepest sympathy, Rich has been a great friend and neighbor to both me and the Community of Beechview, his passing will be felt by many in the community. It is truly a sad day. With deepest sympathy, your fried, Bonnie, a Palm Beach Avenue neighbor
JJ
October 31, 2012
My brother's, brother. Rest in Peace Rich from all of PSK's that knew you through Robbie. Our deepest condolences to the Dabecco family.
Tommy Indovina
October 31, 2012
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face.Until we meet again Richie may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Beth Beattie-Bradley
October 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. My deepest sympathy to the Dabecco family.
SHARON REAGAN
October 31, 2012
DEAREST RICHIE, WHAT A BLESSING TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND. YOU HAVE SHOWED US ALL,THE TRUE REASON FOR LIFE IS TO TAKE CARE OF EASH OTHER. ALL THE GOODNESS YOU HAVE DONE WILL LIVE ON TILL THE END OF TIME. YOU BROKE MANY HEARTS THE DAY YOU LEFT US,THOUGH WE ALL KNOW GOD NEEDED YOU TO COME HOME! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY LOVE U SHARON
October 30, 2012
My heart and condolences go out to the whole Dabecco family. Rest in Peace Rich....
tina woodard
October 30, 2012
I am deeply saded about riches passing I lost my husband Ron Woodard 15 months ago and know it is a long greiving process. Rich was a great man and a good member to the community and will be greatly missed . I will pray for your family and Rich for he will surely be missed love tina woodard from beechview moose
Geraldine (JJ) Raffaele
October 30, 2012
Rest in Peace my dear sweet cousin. You will be so missed.
"No eye has seen no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9b
Dana Ann Thompson-Slizik
October 30, 2012
To all of the Dabecco family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I pray Rich has everlasting peace. He was truly a great man and I was lucky to have known him.
Prayers to you all....
Mark McIntyre
October 30, 2012
Rich,you will be missed by many.we are all better people for knowing you.GOD BLESS&GOD SPEED.
Patrick Story
October 30, 2012
My dear Friend and Cousin Rich was always ready and willing to give of himself to help others. He never thought twice about giving a Random Act of Kindness to those in need. You touched thousands and I am one of those.
Miss you Rich
Cousin Pat
October 30, 2012
With sympathy from a high school classmate...Tim Zugates
October 30, 2012
The Rich I knew
I enjoyed being around Rich and I learned from Rich. He was an example of how a selfless and exemplary person can conduct himself. To say that he was altruistic was certainly a fact, but it goes much deeper. Rich was rarely seen in the streets and business's of Beechview that he was not furthering a cause that he believed in, a cause that frequently benefited others, not he.
The ever present raffle tickets sticking up beyond the pocket in his dress shirt, he could always wet your fancy to take a chance at a Steelers ticket or a basket of cheer. If you were not the gambling type, you could simply purchase one of the items seen on the counters of many of our business's that Rich sold to raise money, always for worthy causes, always about others, never about himself.
I served with Rich for many years on the Beechview Merchants Association. Rich always came, albeit sometimes late, and you could be sure that when he was late, it was because of his involvement in the many local causes that he gave of his time, energy and intelligence to so freely and generously.
Rich knew everyone in the community and knew everything that was going on in the community, and unlike so many people who take issue with this person or that person, Rich took issue with no one and no one took issue with Rich, his intentions and actions were the purest of anyone I have ever known and many people agreed that his character was second to none long before we learned of his illness.
When the news was delivered to the community that Rich was very ill, he delivered the news truthfully and without embellishment or in a manner designed to evoke sympathy.
Regardless of his inner burden and turmoil that I can only imagine that he suffered, his persona in the community remained the same.
So handsome was this man that the loss of hair from treatment did not detract from his appearance and his approach to the community during the worst of times remained direct, upbeat and positive. He continued longer than most would have to attend the community outings that were so important to him.
Community is the word that keeps coming up for me when I think of Rich, community oriented, community driven, and community strong. That describes him to my mind. We are a lesser community without him now but it should be noted that I have no doubt that he would want us to step up to the task of assuming his role, perhaps not alone, but collectively, as the community he had always strived to make better.
Rich, I will always miss you and the excellence that you exuded, the example you were for the young in our community, but also the old. I learned from you and I am better to have known you, we all are. Rest in peace my friend.
Bobby Thomas
Jim Jim Ellenbogen Allegheny County Council
October 30, 2012
Dan and Family
No one has ever given more than Rich to his beloved Beechview
Rich and his deeds will be sorely missed
October 30, 2012
To the Family of Rchard Dabecco
Local 85 send our deepest sympathies to all of you. Rich was a great co-worker and union member of Local 85. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Local 85 Officers/Members, Pittsburgh, PA
MICHAEL JAWORSKI
October 30, 2012
Rich has been a friend of mine since our days at St Catherines grade school.He will be missed by all his friends and by all the people that live in Beechview.Rich,rest in peace!!!
October 30, 2012
Rich was a dear friend and co-worker. He will truly be missed. Although I haven't worked with him or seen him in over 16 years, I can still see his smiling face as he was loved by many. I was very surprised to learn of his passing. May prayers are with his family, you all have my deepest sympathy. God Bless each of you.
Linda Brown
Pam Shirk
October 30, 2012
Good memories of your friendship, my condolences to the family. Miss ya
Nicole Dabecco-Weissert
October 30, 2012
My Dear Cousin Rich, you will be greatly missed. You are in the best place and were welcomed into God's loving arms, and the rest of our family that have gone before you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Butera
October 30, 2012
Rich
I have been honored to have been a friend of yours and your family for many years. Truly none better. May you rest in peace.
David Sinneway,Jr.
October 30, 2012
I am heart broken to here of Rich passing. A long time golf buddy, friend and a strong advocate for his community. Beechview has lost one of their finest. Rest in peace my friend you have touched many.
John Motta
October 30, 2012
Rich, you were always a good and treasured friend. My sincerest condolences to the Dabecco family
Nicole Dabecco - Weissert
October 30, 2012
My Dear Cousin Rich, You will be greatly missed. You are in the best place that you can be, with God and the rest of our family that were there to welcome you with open arms. You will always be in our Thoughts and prayers.
LaNette Mitchell
October 30, 2012
To My Dear Friend/Co-worker, Busbuddy, you will be truly missed for that infectious smile, as well as your random and planned acts of kindness!I was truly blessed to have had the oppurtunity to get to work with you I know you got your wings and watching over us all. God Bless
Brian Craig
October 30, 2012
Richie, you are a great man. Your passing in our community created a huge vacuum. Your dedication to the many activities you did for Beechview and Dormont will be missed by many. Love, your friend Brian.
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