Richard V. “Dick” Desiderio
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 20, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Grace (D’Alesio) Desiderio; father of Brian Desiderio and Robert (Dina) Desiderio; grandfather of Devin (Taryn) Jankowski; great-grandfather of Hannah Jankowski; brother of George (Mary Alice) Desiderio. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dick devoted nearly 40 years to PNC Bank as administrator of the South Western PA Teamsters and Employers pension fund. He had a deep love for his family, enjoyed food, friends, his dogs, cars, pumping iron and telling stories of his early years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of a closing prayer 4 p.m. Interment private.