Richard Musso

Richard Musso obituary, Somerville, NJ

Richard Musso

Richard Musso Obituary

Published by Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home on Jan. 6, 2017.
Somerville Richard Musso 71, died January 6, 2017. Richard was born and raised in Newark and formerly of Iselin, Bridgewater, and Port St. Lucie Florida before moving to Somerville. He was self-employed as a carpet installer for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. In his spare time, he loved to cook, go fishing in Florida, play cards with his sister, and was an avid NY Giants fan. Richard also enjoyed bringing goodies to all the residents at Center Bridge in Bridgewater. He was known to be the life of the party with his great sense of humor. Richard will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Vincent and Fannie Amato. Surviving are his two daughters Darlene Janora and her husband Vinny Gonnelly and Gloria Bower and her husband Patrick, a sister Patricia Farrell and her husband Charles, two grandchildren Cassandra and Colin, nieces Claire, Diane and Linda, nephews Jimmy and Joe and several other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be 11am January 16, 2017 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 158 W. High Street, Somerville. Arrangements by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 No. Gaston Ave. Somerville. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.

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May 4, 2018

Brian from across the street as Rich use to say posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2017

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January 9, 2017

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Brian from across the street as Rich use to say

May 4, 2018

Mr Rich was a great man - He taught me a lot about installing carpets. What a Super person. May God Bless him. Every time i visit the new owners of his home in Florida - it brings back many great times we shared. What a Guy - What a Guy
My best to his family that i met - they were so nice

Joan Herritt

January 10, 2017

Forever in our hearts. He will be missed but always loved.

Janet Opitz

January 9, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Richard Musso. May he rest in peace.

Pat Moeck

January 9, 2017

I will miss your crazy sense of humor, and your sweetness. May you RIP

Chad Hazlett

January 9, 2017

So sorry for the losses you are all enduring these past weeks. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Cousin, Chad

Debbie Scrocca

January 8, 2017

My deepest condolences to his entire family. I met Richard (dad) at the salon, years ago, when he would bring his home made donuts in :) for Gloria and those lucky enough to be there at the time

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