Richard David Foy

Richard David Foy, 73, of S. Abington Twp. died Saturday morning at the Regional Hospital in Scranton.  His wife is Carmelina Pinto Gallo Foy.

Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Mary Wasilefski Foy.

Richard was a member of the GAR class of 1965, then earned Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Accounting from Wilkes University. He was employed by the United Parcel Service as a DSL Accountant for 33 years, where he was well-liked and will be surely missed.  Richard was a proud fan of the Phillies, Eagles, and Penn State. He so enjoyed going to their games.  Richard continues his care for others as a cornea donor.

He is survived by two daughters: Erin Tomolonis of Shavertown and Aubrey Verdekal and her husband James of Mountain Top; two stepsons: Frank Gallo of Chattanooga, TN, and Christopher Gallo and his wife Veronica of Monroe, CT; brother Charles E. Foy Jr. and his wife Barbara of Nanticoke, PA; as well as thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit PA, 18411.