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Richard Orville Bofinger
Richard Orville Bofinger, loving husband, father and pappy passed away
peacefully at the age of 77 on Thursday, May 30th, 2019.
Richard was born on May 26th, 1942 in Armstrong County, Pa. to Richard A. and
Evadell (Bowser) Bofinger.
He was a 1960 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School Worthington, PA.
and had an AA degree in Business.
He worked at Armco/AK Steel in Butler, PA for 33 years. He retired in 2000 as
manager of Labor/Transportation Dept. In 2004, Richard and Joyce moved to
Palmetto, FL. He worked at Tara Golf Club and Parrish Publix to keep busy.
On May 18th, 1969, he married Joyce M. Solomon and was married for 51 years.
They raised two children, Michael and Victoria while residing in Butler, PA.
Richard loved to play golf and paint. His passion was wood working. He enjoyed
people and he never met a stranger. He had an infectious smile and a kind and
compassionate heart.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, daughter, Victoria (Craig S.) Huckestein,
granddaughter, Mikaila, aunt, Ida Bofinger, and several cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. and his mother, Evadell,
infant brother, Larry, infant son, Richard, son, Michael and uncles, Orville and
Charles Bofinger.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in June 2019.
Burial is at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice or to an
organization of the donor's choice in memory of Richard.
Arrangements by Groover Funeral Home, Ellenton, FL. |
