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Richard D. Pillow

June 23, 1946 - January 05, 2016

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Obituary For Richard D. Pillow

June 23, 1946 - January 5, 2016

Pillow, Richard D. "Rich" Age 69, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, of Carrick.

Loving husband of Diane (Newman) for over 41 years; beloved father of the late Amy Lynn Pillow; son of the late George and Ann Pillow; brother of Patricia (Ron) Homer. Rich is also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Rich was a proud USMC Veteran, was a member of the Blinded Veterans Association, and was on the advisory council for the VA "CUSP" - Computer Users Support Program. He was in retail sales at Biggs and retired from Trader Horn. Prior to his retirement, Rich was an avid golfer who scored a hole-in-one at Olde Stonewall with an 8 iron at 145 yds. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Wendelin Church at 10:00 am. If desired, family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Diane, Although the following words were not composed by us, they accurately reflect how we feel Rich and you lived your lives: Chief Tecumseh's words of wisdom So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, and beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home. Chief Tecumseh 1768-1813 Shawnee Nation Rich was a hero and indeed lived a noble life and we hope these words will be of some comfort to you in this time of great loss. Respectfully submitted, Homer Craig Member Supervisory Committee VACUSP (Veteran's Administration Computer User Program)

  • December 11, 2019

    I will remember Rich as a kind hearted person with a great sense of humor. My regards go out to his wife Diane.

  • December 11, 2019

    May I express my most sincere condolence for the loss of Richard. I will remember him as the gentle and sincere man. Dennis Serrano