Richard J. Habeeb

Richard J. Habeeb of Clarks Summit died peacefully at Hospice of Sacred Heart, Dunmore, on November 25, 2019.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Vince and Marie Jones Habeeb and was the youngest of three siblings.

Surviving are his two brothers, Ron and wife Beth, New Hope, PA, and Ted and wife Barbara, Scranton; niece Kelly Babinski and husband Gerry, Scranton, and nephew Chris and wife Aleta, Youngsville, NC; and many cousins, great nieces and nephews who loved him.

Richard was a 1969 graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended the Culinary Institute of America and Rutgers University. He worked as an accountant for the Department of Defense in Florida. Upon retirement, he moved back to Clarks Summit to be close to family.

Richard was known for his ability to light up a room with his smile. He lived his life with great strength and courage and inspired others to do the same.

His family would like to thank Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Green Ridge Nursing Home, where he resided for the past eight months, for their wonderful attention and care. They would also like to thank all the doctors, nurses and caregivers involved in his care over the years.

A memorial mass will be held Saturday at 9:30 am from Mary, Mother of God Parish, 316 Williams Street, Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Cyril D. Edwards, pastor. Friends may call Friday, November 29 ^th from 4 to 6 pm. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.