Richard DYER
1949-06-15 2016-04-29
Richard Alan Dyer, 66, passed away Friday, April 29th at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1949 to the late John and Dora Dyer.
After serving as a Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War, he returned home and worked for US Steel in Homestead, PA. He moved to Bradenton in 1986 and worked for Travelers Insurance Company for 25 years before retiring in 2011. Rich was a muscle car enthusiast and loved camping, walking on the beach and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sandi, daughter Deanna Mulligan (Brian) of Cypress, Texas, brother Bob (Deb) of Port Vue, Pennsylvania, three grandchildren-Breanne, Danielle and Owen, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother Daniel.
Rich will always be remembered as the life of the party, a kind and generous man and true friend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Salvation Army at PO Box 1179, Bradenton, FL 34206. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8th from 4 to 5pm with a celebration of life at 5pm at Manasota Funeral Home, 1221 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, May 9th at 9:30am in Manasota Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at 11am at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Bradenton, Florida.
After serving as a Navy Seabee during the Vietnam War, he returned home and worked for US Steel in Homestead, PA. He moved to Bradenton in 1986 and worked for Travelers Insurance Company for 25 years before retiring in 2011. Rich was a muscle car enthusiast and loved camping, walking on the beach and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sandi, daughter Deanna Mulligan (Brian) of Cypress, Texas, brother Bob (Deb) of Port Vue, Pennsylvania, three grandchildren-Breanne, Danielle and Owen, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother Daniel.
Rich will always be remembered as the life of the party, a kind and generous man and true friend. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Salvation Army at PO Box 1179, Bradenton, FL 34206. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8th from 4 to 5pm with a celebration of life at 5pm at Manasota Funeral Home, 1221 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton. A funeral service will be conducted Monday, May 9th at 9:30am in Manasota Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at 11am at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Bradenton, Florida.
Dichie was one of my best friends when we attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. We were always getting in trouble together. I'm so sorry that he's gone - I miss those days when we hung out together!
tribute by Joe OchapI met "Dickie" Dyer in 10th grade. He hung out at Bldg. 63 in Crawford Village where he had a great group of friends. He was a Sea Bee after graduating and had 3 beautiful grandkids. RIP Dyer.
tribute by Barb Weimer