Richard McCloskey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Patrick McCloskey, 60, passed away at home on December 7, 2018. He was born on February 7, 1958, and grew up in Stow, Ohio with his parents, Richard and Josephine, and five older sisters…Lynn, Kathleen, Mary Jo, Martha and Monica. At age 18, he moved to St. Cloud with his retiring parents and attended UCF. In 1984, he married his wife, Patty “Trishie”, and they had three great kids, Maggie, Sean and Patrick. He was a proud father and often said we must have done a pretty good job as parents. Richard was employed at the City of St. Cloud as a building inspector and worked for the City of Winter Park for the past two years, which he enjoyed very much. In the last two years, he enjoyed the challenges of helping his daughter, Maggie, renovate her first home in Orlando. Richard was very proud of their work with her “fixer upper” and these memories are dear to Maggie. Richard had a passion for football and looked forward each fall to the college and NFL season to begin. He kept a countdown calendar on his Ipad showing the days/hours until the next season. He also coached football and basketball while Sean and Patrick were in school. Richard loved his motorcycle and enjoyed many memorable road trips with Trishie. He was a great cook and spoiled his family with gourmet meals, homemade bread and pizza. He was so smart and talented in everything he did, but never bragged. He was a modest, quiet and private guy with a unique sense of humor only his family could appreciate. Richie was a loving and unselfish husband, who is loved deeply by Trishie. He was the best father and role model for his kids and he will always live through them as they continue to demonstrate his kindness, love, moral character and sense of humor. He left us too soon and we miss him so much, but he will always be part of us. A private, family memorial is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please donate to The American Cancer Society.

Richard McCloskey

February 7, 1958 - December 7, 2018