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Richard (Richie) Black died at home on July 26, 2024. Richie was born into a large family in Green County, PA. He left school early to work and help support his family. He worked in many types of jobs, including a stint in the army where he served overseas for a few years. Then he settled into the home improvement industry where he worked long and hard for many, many years. After retirement he continued to take jobs, big and small, for friends and family. Rich truly could fix or build anything. A true outdoorsman Rich fished and hunted all his life until he physically couldn’t do it anymore. He enjoyed gardening and cooking very much and devoted a lot of his time in retirement to those activities. Rich is survived by his wife, Michelle; brother and best friend, Kenny Black (Mary Jane); his children Richard (Krystal); Megan (Jon); and Amanda (Steve); his beloved grandchildren; Nathan, Juliette, Jemma, Sutton and Ethan; and many much loved nieces and nephews; And by Bailey, his loyal and loving dog.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10th at 11am at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral home 1459 Market St. Linwood, Pa. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 10-11am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church at 2320 Grubb Road Wilmington, DE 19810 or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T5NT6423T3ZMS
So sorry to hear of rich’s passing.My brother Jim had been keeping me aware of his health issues and I have been praying for his recovery. Unfortunately, God had other plans.Aunt Barbara and I will continue to keep you and the family in our prayers.
Gonna miss you rich 🥲🥲😍
He was a GREAT Guy!! Was proud to call him my brother-in-law for many years. Will be missed by many!
To Michelle,Megan and Amanda, I am truly sorry for your loss. I have nothing but great memories of him from my childhood to my adulthood that I will treasure forever. He was one of the best men I ever met. I always considered you all family and I always will. Rich will be remembered for his love of family. I love you all very much. God bless you all.
Uncle Rich you will be missed very much. You were there for mom, your sister. Aunt Michelle, Mandy, and Megan I’m so sorry I should have been around more than I have. I love you all. Rocky
You were an amazing father, and I am proud to be your daughter. Rest in peace daddy. I love you forever and always.
You were the best pops a girl could have, and Sutton loves you, always and forever.
RICH,I WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS WHEN WE DISCUSSED SO MANY ISSUES ABOUT OUR LIVES.WE SPENT ALOT OF TIME TALKING ABOUT YOUR MANY YEARS WORKING AND SERVING YOUR HITCH IN THE ARMY.THANKS FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU FIXED FOR PAT AND ME.I WILL MISS THE COOKED MEALS THAT YOU REGULARLY MADE FOR US.MICHELLE IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF YOUR SPECIAL DOG BAILEY WHO MISSES YOU VERY MUCH.