Obituary of Richard Paul Profeta
Richard Paul Profeta, 60, of Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Dingmans Ferry, PA passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Lawnwood Medical Center, Fort Pierce, FL. He was a Mechanical Engineer for Picatinny Arsenal, Wharton, NJ and a proud United States Air Force Veteran.
Richard was a Delaware Township Volunteer Fireman who served as Fire Police and was a member of the Blue Knights Club. Richard was a true “Trekkie” as he had a deep appreciation for Star Trek and technology.
He will be remembered for his unwavering love for America, being a constitutionalist and red blooded patriot, his love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles, firearms, golfing, camping and boating.
The son of the late Mario “Matty” and Marie (Leone) Profeta, he was born on December 12, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY. He was married to Marylynn (Fiory) Profeta who preceded him in death on February 17, 2010.
Richard leaves behind his daughter, Angela Koellner and her husband Joshua; grandchild to be; sisters, Lorraine Profeta and husband David Katalanski, Rosemarie Ortiz and husband Heraberto “Eddie", Christine Lee and husband Brett; sister-in-law Susan Fiory-Burke and husband Kenneth, brother-in-law Robert Fiory and mother-in-law Nellie Lomauro; countless nieces and nephews, cousins and good friends.
A small Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with immediate family at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 101 St Vincent Dr, Milford, PA 18337 with Rev. John Boyle officiating.
Friends may join via zoom only 10 AM on March 8, 2021 by visiting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8030616100?pwd=UTVqLzZ5ZHNiU0RmRmpTaTlIYWkydz09).
Due to current restrictions, the family will be planning a separate celebration of life at a later date.
Burial will follow at Delaware Cemetery, Dingmans Ferry, PA.
Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
Arrangements were made by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337 (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).