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Richard P. “Rick” Basilio, 71 of Garnet Valley passed away on August 17th, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Darby to the late Joseph and Mafalda Basilio. He attended BVM School and later graduated from Darby Colwyn High School in 1972. Rick worked as a certified Diesel Mechanic for Kenworth Trucking Company for 10 years and then Robbins Motor Transport in Eddystone for the next 15 years. Rick went on to own his own company, Complete Diesel, and then ultimately retired from MacAdam Company due to his illness.
Rick was a gifted wood worker and had a passion for making custom pieces and fully remodeled rooms. He was also an avid sports fan and an Eagles season ticket holder for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Basilio.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Diane Wright Basilio; children, Denise Basilio, Richard Basilio, Jr. (Carolyn), Matthew Basilio (Jennifer), and Nicole Chance (Keith); step-children, Renee Will (Dave), Cherie DeHaven, and Diane McQuillan; siblings, Larry Basilio (Kathy), and Christina Ankney (Ronald); grandchildren, Amanda, Kenny, Forrest, Jr., CJ, Victoria, Ethan, Samantha, Chase, Crew, Lauren, Cole, Charlotte, and Ricky; great-granddaughter, Riley; niece, Jenna Rocco; nephews, Tony & Joseph Basilio.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 22nd at 11am at St. John Fisher Church 4225 Chichester Ave. Boothwyn, PA. Friends and family are invited to his viewing from 9:30am-11am in Church. Burial will be private. Donations in his name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to Touching Lives Ministry at Donate to Touching Lives Ministry – Touching Lives Ministry
Diane, and family,
I am so happy that my dear friend Rick is in the care of the Lord and no longer suffering, but I sure am missing him. Love u Rick 🫶🏾
Diane, So sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Marilyn Greco
Diane just heard about your love one may God bless you and your lovely family he will never be forgotten his love and memories live on
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss and prayers for your family. He was a good man and you will miss him but you have memories to help you remember him. Places you went to as a family. Birthdays that you had and holidays you celebrated. Those memories are always there to help you smile. Your children are there n own to help you with whatever you need or wherever you want to go. Your not bothering them so let them help you. You can always let them know if you want some alone time. You raised your family great. Love and hugs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you dear cousin Dianne & family. May the dear Lord welcome you Rick at the gates of heaven.
Rest in peace my dear cousin!! You are in my thoughts an in my heart!!!
You are in my heart.
Rick was such a lovely man in every way. He thought so valiantly long and hard to overcome the illness that would not let him go Easily. May he rest easy, and may Well All who knew him knew him Find comfort in his finally being without pain
Dear Diane and Family
Our sincere Condolence to all Family and Friend of Rick.
R.I.P. Rick
Rick and Diane have been our neighbors since we moved to the neighborhood 22 years ago. Rick and I immediately became great friends, swearing like sailors at each other and laughing like adolescent boys. But Rick and I would do anything for each other and our families, and my sons, who Rick saw grow up, admired him like no other. Any time I needed a hand, Rick was there, and I owed him more than he knew.
Our lives are so much better because Rick was part of it, and I am going to miss him terribly. May his memory always be a blessing and his life always be remembered as the giant, kind soul we all knew.