Dr. Richard J. Constantine

1938 - 2021

Dr. Richard J. Constantine, 82, of Jeannette, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 1,1938, in Jeannette, a son of the late Gilbert and Amelia DiLorenzo Constantine. He was a graduate of Jeannette High School, class of 1958, and went on to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic, of Davenport, Iowa, class of 1963. Prior to his retirement, Rich was the owner and operator of Constantine Chiropractic, of Jeannette, and was also a veteran, serving in the National Guard. Rich was a man of great faith and was a member of Hempfield Church of Christ where he served as a deacon, and was also a member of the ISDA. A devoted husband and father, he enjoyed fixing anything and time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by his brothers, Gilbert, Allen and Lawrence. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia, of Jeannette; his children, Amy Constantine, Esq. and husband, David Ritz, of Pittsburgh, Cara Constantine and husband, Jesse Baker, of Eighty Four, and Dr. Emily Constantine-Mercurio and husband, Matthew, of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Lucas Ritz, Alta and Lorenzo Mercurio; sister, Dolores Fetzko and husband, Donald; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. The family will be receiving friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Hempfield Church of Christ, 144 Hugh Black Road, Greensburg, PA 15601, with a service to follow at 5 p.m. MASON-GELDER FUNERAL HOME INC., of Jeannette, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to the church. Richs family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of UPMC Shadyside and the Hillman Cancer Center for their outstanding care. To send online condolences visit www.mason-gelder.com.