Richard J. Hovan

Richard J. Hovan obituary, Maple Heights, OH

Richard J. Hovan

Richard Hovan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferfolia Funeral Home on Jun. 20, 2025.
RICHARD J. HOVAN age 88 formerly of Bedford, Ohio. Son of the late John and Catherine Hovan. Beloved husband of 68 years to Mary Alice (nee Rakotci); loving father of Kay Gregorevich (Skip), Theresa Fiorilli-Hutchinson (nee Hovan) (Robert), and Richard G. Hovan (Nancy Dunn); dear grandfather of Nick Fiorilli (Katie), Katie Balthrop (Mark), Michael Fiorilli (Monica Waite) Kelly Pucci (Dan), Vince Fiorilli, and Angela Fiorilli (Larry Stevens); cherished great-grandfather of Cailin, James, Olivia, Joey, Jack, Keegan, Alex, Caden, Jordan, Lincoln, and Miles; dear brother of the late Bernie Hovan (Jeanne). Richard was a parishioner of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. He shared his faith through his love of music and his service to others. Richard was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4130. He loved the Cleveland sports teams and was the biggest cheerleader for his favorite athletes, his grandchildren. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD. (OHIO RTE. 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2025 FROM 2 UNTIL 6 P.M. Funeral Monday 10:15 a.m.at the Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church 11a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.
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