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Richard John Benz, Jr.

October 7, 1961 ~ January 21, 2017 (age 55) 55 Years Old


BENZ

Richard J., Jr.

Age 55, on Saturday, January 21, 2017, of Mt. Oliver.

Beloved husband of the late Donna M.;

beloved father of Melissa (Tim), Candace (Eric), and Richard, III;

beloved grandfather of Layla Marie;

beloved son of Audrey and the late Richard J., Sr.;

beloved brother of Barbara (Robert) Cooksey, Susan, Lisa (Andy) Kraemer, and Mark;

Rich worked as an electrician with the Local 5 Electrical Contractors for 25+ years.  Rich also enjoyed going to camp, hunting and fishing with his son, spending time with his family and friends, and always willing to help anyone in need. He will be dearly missed by his family, relatives, including his many nieces and nephews, and friends.

A Service will be held on February 9, 2017, at 5 pm at the funeral home, TIMOTHY K. SLATER Funeral Services, Inc. (412-381-3337) 425 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, 15210.

Condolences at www.timothykslater.com


 Service Information

Time of Remembrance
Thursday
February 9, 2017

5:00 PM
Timothy K. Slater Funeral Services, Inc.
425 Brownsville Road
Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA 15210


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