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Richard Avera Obituary

Richard Eugene Avera died peacefully at his Leesburg, VA home on October 22, 2022 at the age of 79. He is survived by high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years Dixiana Avera, daughter Lesa Avera-Cook and son-in-law Tim Cook, son Michael Avera and daughter-in-law Megan Avera, and grandaughters Fiona and Annabel.

Richard served in the US Air Force as a staff sergeant specializing in communications for 8 years during the Vietnam War. After his service, he continued his successful career in telecommunications. He was an avid golfer, sports fan and dog lover who took daily rides through Leesburg with his dog Comet as passenger.

Richard was a devoted husband and father, and much beloved "Papaw." He will be remembered for his love of family, his years of service, his intelligence, his quick wit, and his eye-rolling dad jokes.

The family wishes to acknowledge Capital Care Hospice for excellent care received. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name: www.capitalcaring.org Richard Eugene Avera

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Loudoun Times-Mirror from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2022.

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