Richard “Dick” V. Gavazzi, 88, of Weedville died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at his home.
Born Jan. 25, 1929, he was the son of the late Gino and Bema (Malfer) Gavazzi.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart.
In 1954, he married Grace (Benny) Gavazzi. She survives.
He retired from Airco Speer in St. Marys after 38 years of service.
He was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Weedville American Legion Post 978 and the Falls Creek Eagles.
He was also a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoes.
He was the Jay Township auditor for 40 years and active in the Elk County Township Official Association.
He is survived by four children, Mary Ann Maholtz of Prospect, Pa., Debbie Giovanini and her husband, Bob and Pam Gavazzi, both of Weedville, and Richard Gavazzi and his wife, Chris of St. Marys; one brother, Eugene Gavazzi and his wife, Dolly of St. Marys; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
There will be no public visitation. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date.
Memorials may be placed with Hahne Cancer Center and or Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or Bennetts Valley Ambulance Association, 12479 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Penfield, PA 15845.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.
Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
