Richard A. McCurdy, 73, of Derry, passed away January 15, 2022, in Excela Latrobe Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1948, in Latrobe a son of the late Leroy and Jean (Pallottini) McCurdy. Richard loved music, he played music all his life and was a member of several music groups. He enjoyed cooking and outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. He was a lifetime member of the Derry Ukes and the Derry Rod & Gun Club.
Richard is survived by his wife Marie (Kandi) McCurdy, a son Richard McCurdy (Sandy) of Derry, his daughter Lori Culley of Derry, one step daughter Heidi Hughes (Mark) five grandchildren Codi, Jesse and fiance Taylor and Jamie McCurdy, Brett Hughes, Brittney (Zac) Stewart, one great grandson Rowan Stewart, one nephew Donald McCurdy, three sister in-laws Jackie Willoshell (Paul), Trena Krunszyinsky (John), Deneen Newhouse (Dave Walls), one brother in-law Joe "Bub" Nolan, along with many other nieces and nephews, and his faithful companion, his dog Baby . In addition to his parents Richard is preceded in death by a brother Carl McCurdy and a nephew Carl McCurdy Jr.
All arrangements are private for family (a memorial service to follow at a later date). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Action for Animals.