Richard Frank Gentile, 70, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at Neighborhood Hospice surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sheila Connolly Gentile, who died very recently on Jan. 5, and with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frank and the late Carmela Ann (Arecchi) Gentile. Mr. Gentile served our country for 44 years, including service during the Vietnam War and Haiti. He retired from the Army Reserve as a command sergeant major in 2010. He was a graduate of Fordham University.
Richard had a long career in sales and marketing, working with several companies including DuPont in Wilmington, VWR in West Chester, and Thermo-Orion in Beverly, Mass.
Rich enjoyed fishing and golfing, along with spending time with his military friends and his grandchildren. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Wawa coffee.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Gentile and his wife Susan of Oxford, and Brian Gentile and his wife Sue of Glenmore; one daughter, Ellen Riegel and her husband Mike of Claymont; two brothers, John Gentile and his wife Gail of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Robert Gentile and his wife Robin of Naples, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Kayla, Braden, Morgan, Michael and Max, and one great-granddaughter, Ava.
You are invited to visit with Richard and Sheila’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Richard and Sheila’s life celebration funeral service will follow at 11. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd Wilton, NH 03086. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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