Richard C. McCloskey,
74, of Bridgewater MA and formally of Pittsburgh, PA, died unexpectedly on Feb 27. Rich was born and raised in the city of Pittsburgh and was the loving son of the late William J. and Hilda E. (Strzondala) McCloskey. He started working at an early age and joined Teamsters Local 926 in 1966. He married Helen C. (Ruggiero) McCloskey on June 8, 1963 and they raised their children in Penn Hills, PA. Rich loved working and for many years was a union mechanic and parts supervisor for Ryder Truck. His passions outside of work were old cars, his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, his dog Annabelle, and most importantly his family; especially his grandkids. Rich was a simple man who enjoyed his time with family and friends. Loving husband of Helen C. McCloskey of Pittsburgh, and devoted father of Denise M. McCloskey of Taunton and Deborah L. Arnold and her husband Christopher of Bridgewater. Loving "PapPap" of Kyle and Nikki and brother of Ronald McCloskey and Catherine Hewitt, both of Pittsburgh.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service and interment private.