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Richard Joseph Twohey
1930 - 2013
Richard Joseph Twohey
1930 - 2013
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BORN
1930
DIED
2013
Richard Twohey Obituary
He was a member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, the former Mayor of Rolling Hills and had served in the US Coast Guard. Richard was a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineer. He was a retired Mechanichal Engineer with General Electric and was an avid gardner.
Mr. Twohey was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Twohey; a brother, Donald Twohey, and a sister, Bobbi Pendergast.
Left to cherish his memory are his six children, Therese "Terri" Russell (David), Mary Russell (James), Thomas Twohey (Mary), Michael Twohey (Lisa), Joseph Twohey (Mildred) and James Twohey (Angela); sister, Mary Dwyer; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 1395 Girard Drive. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in the parlor of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village on Friday from 2-8 pm.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Please visit us at www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
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Cynthia Birtles
January 27, 2013
Terry I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers go out to you and your family.
Jeff DeMuth
January 25, 2013
Condolences to the entire Twohey family. Terry, Tom, Mike, Joe, Mary and Jimmy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all and to your mother. God will be there for you in grief and sorrow. He will bring a joy and peace through it all.
Your Friend,
Jeff
John and Kathy Barako
January 25, 2013
Sorry to hear of your father's passing. We hope you find peace and comfort in the memories of your lives together...
Steve & Shelby Kelbel
January 24, 2013
He always made us laugh, we will miss the great derby parties that he and maryann held.He was'nt much for just sitting, always busy. I marveled at how he could keep up with the kids and grandkids..he kept them on their toes!
He will be missed.
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Julia Lawler
January 24, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the whole Twohey clan. I'll always remember your dad's sense of humor. I know he is in a better place now with his lovely wife, Mary Ann.
Vince DeMuth
January 24, 2013
What a pleasure it was knowing this man. I always enjoyed the basketball games at his home with the neighbor kids. Great family. Glad I had to privilege to cross paths with Richard and the entire Twohey family.
Debbie Kavanaugh
January 24, 2013
Terry, I am sending my sympathy to you and your family for your loss. As I age I understand just how short life is and yet some days seem to never end. I have added you to my prayers, and hope you will let me know if there is anything I can do. All my love, Debbie
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