Richard Andrew "Rick" Tandaric

Richard Andrew "Rick" Tandaric obituary, Apollo, PA

Richard Andrew "Rick" Tandaric

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Richard Tandaric Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Saltsburg on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Richard Andrew "Rick" Tandaric, 62, of Avonmore, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Born January 11, 1963 in Latrobe, he was a son of Barbara L. (Wagner) Tandaric of Avonmore, and the late Richard M. "Chick" Tandaric.
Rick was a 1980 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and was a member of the Italian Club and the PNA Club, both in Avonmore.
He enjoyed traveling, liked playing with his dogs, and most loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his mother Barbara, Rick is survived by his wife of 6 years, Pamela L. "Pam" Tandaric; daughters, Sadie L. Tandaric of Apollo, Rachel C. (Sam) Kinzey of Creekside; sons, Ricky (Autumn) Tandaric of Apollo, Joe Vantassell of Avonmore, Steve (Emily) Razpotnik of Elizabeth, Mat Razpotnik of Avonmore; many grandchildren; siblings, Michael L. Tandaric of Avonmore, Sheri A. (Todd) McAdoo of Avonmore; many other family members and friends; and last but not least, his FurBabies, Duke and Maggie.
Friends will be received in the Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 701 Salt St., Saltsburg, on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Shallenberger officiating.
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29

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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Saltsburg

701 Salt Street, Saltsburg, PA 15681

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Nov

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2:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Saltsburg

701 Salt Street, Saltsburg, PA 15681

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