Richard F. Piccirilli

Richard F. Piccirilli obituary, Bethlehem, PA

Richard F. Piccirilli

Richard Piccirilli Obituary

Visit the Connell Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Richard F. Piccirilli, 76 of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem, Twp. He was the husband of Carol (Harris) Piccirilli. Richard was born in Bethlehem on May 22, 1948, to the late Francis and Katherine (Zuick) Piccirilli. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and Moravian College, Bethlehem. Richard was a Material Manager for Mack Trucks and after retiring he worked for Star Buick GMC in various positions. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and playing the Alto and Tenor Saxophone. Richard was a Corvette enthusiast and was a member of the Allentown Area Corvette Club. Richard was a member of St. Anne Roman Catholic Church, Bethlehem.

Survivors: in addition to his wife of 46 years; sister: Rosalie Piccirilli of CA.

Services: Family and friends are invited to his viewings from 6-8pm Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem and 10-11am Thursday, July 25, 2024, at St. Anne Roman Catholic Church, 450 East Washington Ave., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. The services will conclude at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.

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Connell Funeral Home, Inc.

245 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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