1941
Richard
2024
Richard F. Campbell
August 25, 1941 — March 30, 2024
Richard F. Campbell, long time Tamaqua youth sports coach and ardent supporter of Tamaqua High School athletics of Rowe Street Tamaqua passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. He was 82 years of age.
Born Monday, August 25, 1941 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold "Pete" and Helen M. (Baddick) Campbell. Rich was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Verna I. (Edmonds) Campbell on February 8, 2017; grandson, Michael T. Boyer January 2, 2020.
Surviving are; daughter, Cay Anne Campbell and her companion Michaël Curran of Pottsville; son, Richard T. "Rick" Campbell and his wife Lisa of South Williamsport; Steven P. Campbell of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Rebeca "Becky", Richard, and Zachary; great grandchild, Harper who was the love of his life.
A Marian Catholic High School graduate, Rich served honorably in the United States Marine Reserve for 8 years. A devout member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Rich also belonged to Tamaqua Legion Post # 173. A Past President of the Tamaqua Football Boosters, Rich could be found running the French Fry stand on game night, and then for many years was a member of the chain gang working the sidelines for all Tamaqua football home games. Rich coached Little League baseball for 8years, and Knee- football for 12 years.
An avid outdoorsman, Rich enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fly fishing. Rich looked forward to trips to the casino, and liked to dance to good old Rock & Roll.
Rich worked at Mack Trucks, Ametek, and retired as a prison guard from SCI Mahanoy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday April 4, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa 18252.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Rich's name to:
Tamaqua High School Football Boosters
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, August 25, 1941 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the son of the late Harold "Pete" and Helen M. (Baddick) Campbell. Rich was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Verna I. (Edmonds) Campbell on February 8, 2017; grandson, Michael T. Boyer January 2, 2020.
Surviving are; daughter, Cay Anne Campbell and her companion Michaël Curran of Pottsville; son, Richard T. "Rick" Campbell and his wife Lisa of South Williamsport; Steven P. Campbell of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Rebeca "Becky", Richard, and Zachary; great grandchild, Harper who was the love of his life.
A Marian Catholic High School graduate, Rich served honorably in the United States Marine Reserve for 8 years. A devout member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Rich also belonged to Tamaqua Legion Post # 173. A Past President of the Tamaqua Football Boosters, Rich could be found running the French Fry stand on game night, and then for many years was a member of the chain gang working the sidelines for all Tamaqua football home games. Rich coached Little League baseball for 8years, and Knee- football for 12 years.
An avid outdoorsman, Rich enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fly fishing. Rich looked forward to trips to the casino, and liked to dance to good old Rock & Roll.
Rich worked at Mack Trucks, Ametek, and retired as a prison guard from SCI Mahanoy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday April 4, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa 18252.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in Rich's name to:
Tamaqua High School Football Boosters
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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