Richard R. Gonzales Sr.

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 23, 2024

Richard R. Gonzales, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on September 22, 2024 at Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in New York City on October 11, 1947, a son of the late Raymond Gonzales and Margaret Lichney Gonzales.

Richard was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a bus driver for Norwin, Penn Trafford, and Latrobe School Districts. Richard was a member of Word of Life Church in Greensburg, Teamsters 301 of Jeannette, and VFW Post 781.

In his free time, Richard was an avid outdoorsman and he also loved to cook. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard Gonzales Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Gonzales, 3 daughters, Tricia Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales (fiancé Jeff Fanala), and Tiffany Gonzales, three stepchildren, two grandchildren, L.J. Seiler and Olivia Seiler, 10 step-grandchildren, and 5 step great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the National Kidney Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Originally published September 23, 2024.

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