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Richard James DeCristofaro
1944 - 2015
BORN
1944
DIED
2015
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Richard DeCristofaro Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Denise Bates. Burial will be held at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA at 2 p.m. with military honors.
Mr. DeCristofaro was born February 11, 1944 in Boston, MA, son of the late George DeCristofaro and Jean Savickas Bartashy.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving his country during the Vietnam War.
He retired as the owner of R&M Trucking.
Surviving are two daughters, Rachael Knight and her husband, Tommy, and Anjela DeCristofaro and her companion, Brian Haines, all of Front Royal; two brothers Jay Patton of Annandale, VA and Michael DeCristofaro of Rhoadesville, VA; and five grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne DeCristofaro and Jeff Patton.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Knight, Brian Haines, Jerry Brown, Hunter Williams, Devon DeCristofaro, and Jeffrey Miller.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601.
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millie spindle
April 15, 2015
you were a great man, glad i had the honor of knowing you, may you rip
March 31, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of the loss. May the most high Gid bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Psalm 83:18
Rhonda, Rachel, Kevin Riner
March 31, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Kathi Harden
March 30, 2015
Prayers to the family especially the girls may god be with you
V Wallace
March 30, 2015
'May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.' 2 Thess. 2:16,17. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Randy and Kathy Trenary
March 30, 2015
God bless you girls and your entire family!He was a great man,and a great father,He will always be with you girls.May he rest in peace!Amen.
Mike and Jennifer Nicholson
March 30, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Kim Darr
March 30, 2015
Anjela and Rachael, So sorry for your loss. Prayers to each of you and your familys.
Refa Blakely
March 30, 2015
Prayers to you all at this time. Thank you for sharing your angel on Earth now he is looking down from above watching over you.
Laverne
March 30, 2015
Be comforted in knowing that God is with you during this difficult time and
that there are friends that also share your sorrow with you. I find Psalm
121 to be very comforting during these times.
Reed
March 30, 2015
Offering my deepest condolences to all , may God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.
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