Richard L. Wynn

1941 - 2021

Richard L. Wynn obituary, 1941-2021

Richard L. Wynn

1941 - 2021

BORN

1941

DIED

2021

Richard Wynn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home - Turtle Creek from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2021.

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Of Monroeville, age 80, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Beloved husband of Judith (Palarino) Wynn for 55 years.

Loving father of Richard L. (Jennifer) Wynn, Jr. of Monroeville and Beth (David) Boyd of Monroeville.

Precious grandfather of Chad (Jeana) Wynn, Chelsea (Russ) Lehosky, Jake Wynn and Korey Wynn.

Proud great-grandfather of Riley Lehosky, Cooper Wynn, Russell Lehosky and his expected great-granddaughter who is due to be born on August 16.

Brother of Carolyn Giles of GA, Debra (Jay) Nixon of Monroeville and the late Rudolph (surviving spouse, Ruby) Wynn.

Rich was a Vietnam War era Army veteran. He had a long career as an auto mechanic, working at various garages and dealerships and he even operated his own repair business, A&W Repair in Chalfant. Rich retired as a truck mechanic with Amerigas.

Rich was a longtime volunteer firefighter in Monroeville. He was the former chief of Monroeville Fire Department #1 and was a lifetime member of Monroeville Fire Department #3.

Rich also was an accomplished wood worker at his home shop. He crafted numerous items and was especially pleased to make a variety of children's' furniture for his grandchildren.

Friends are welcome on Saturday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Avenue, Turtle Creek, 412-823-9350 where a Fireman's Service will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday, followed by a Presentation of Military Honors.

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