Richard D Rea
10/27/1933 - 07/10/2017
Gilbert, AZ
Richard D. Rea, 83, passed away on Monday, July 10th, 2017, at his home in Gilbert, Arizona, following a brief battle with cancer. Richard and his brother Robert were born and raised in the Bronx, New York to Robert and Rachel (Rohart) Rea. After graduating from Pratt University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, he pursued a career as an Aeronautical Engineer. His career brought him to his home in San Diego, California, where he raised his loving family. He enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, a jack-of-all-trades and loved spending much of his time with his dear grandchildren. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Veronica, daughter Susan (Jim) Bates of Duvall, WA, son Donald (Le) of Issaquah, WA, daughter Roxane (Brian) Kontos of Gilbert, AZ, brother Robert of Charleston, South Carolina, Grandchildren, Clifford, Robert, Kenneth, Brian, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew and Nancie, Great Grandchild Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rachel, and his mother and father-in-law John and Mary Cotov.

Funeral services will be held on July 15th, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Viewing 9.-10am, mass 10-11am with burial immediately following at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery.

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