Richard Alan McGunigale

Richard Alan McGunigale obituary, Madisonville, KY

Richard Alan McGunigale

Richard McGunigale Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 26, 2025.
Richard Alan McGunigale, age 70 of Madisonville, KY passed away Friday, December 26th, 2025 in Greenbrier, TN. There are no services planned.

Richard was born in Johnstown, PA on January 14, 1955 to the late Richard Carl and Arlene Marie Kieser McGunigale.

He was a retired Lt. in the US Navy and retired as well from the US Postal Service. He was a BIG Steelers fan and enjoyed puzzle's, board games and electrical work.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Elliott McGunigale; sons, John Garrett Rustad of Fargo, ND, Richard Elliott McGunigale of Greenbrier, TN, Jonathan Ross (Shauna) McGunigale of Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada; brothers, Thomas McGunigale of Jacksonville, FL, David McGunigale of MD, Michael McGunigale of MD, Daniel McGunigale of St. Mary's, GA; grandchildren, Jillian Lees, Nathan McGunigale, Andrew McGunigale, Breanna (Jared) Lee, Thomas Odland; great-grandchild, Bennett Lee; nephews, Jeremy Payne & family, Jasen Payne & family, Christopher Smith & family, Jerry Smith & family and sister-in-law, Christine Rose. Memorial contributions may be made to Garnsey's Feral Acres, P.O. Box 313, Clayton, NY 13624. Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com

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Janet Downey

December 28, 2025

Kathleen, We were so sorry to hear, about Richard, but thank GOD he is not suffering with that cancer. I know you will miss him terribly. We love you, Uncle Jack and Aunt Janet

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