Richard F. Mancuso, Jr.

Richard “Rick” Francis Mancuso Jr., 72, of Pittsburgh, PA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. 

Rick was born on July 8, 1948 to the late Richard and Rita (Nowicki) Mancuso in Pittsburgh.  Beloved and devoted husband of almost 37 years to Linda (Coyne) Mancuso.  Loving father of Erin (Michael) Hart and adoring Grandad to Logan and Peyton.  Also survived by loving siblings Judy (Richard) Bonidie, Rita (Jim) Hazlett, Lori (Alan) Sachs and many devoted nieces, nephews and godchildren.  Rick is also survived by mother-in-law Florence Coyne, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Anne Coyne, Eileen (Chuck) Mares, Robert (Margaret) Coyne, Sally Coyne (Ed Malecki), Margie Coyne and Judy (John) Williams. 

Rick graduated from South Hills Catholic High School in 1966.  He had a long career in the printing industry that he loved and retired as a 911 dispatcher.  Rick had a great love of history, which he shared with his grandson.  He was an enthusiastic card player and was extremely proud of his ethnic heritage. 

He was a life-long resident of Beechview and was affectionately referred to as the “Mayor of Beechview” due to his gift of gab and extensive network of family, friends, and acquaintances.  Rick was a youth football coach for the Beechview Bulls for his nephews and many others.  He was an avid golfer, a lifelong Steelers fan and loved his annual family beach vacations, even though he rarely actually went to the beach.

Friends received on Monday, February 22nd from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., 2201 Bensonia Ave., Pgh, PA 15216.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish – St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1810 Belasco Ave., Pgh., PA 15216.  EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.  Inurnment private.

Donations in Rick’s memory may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.  https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/

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