Richard Galante II

Richard B. Galante II, 66, of Butler, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Aug. 13, 1955, in Butler, he was the son of Avelin L. Gaudino Galante and the late Richard B. Galante Sr.

A graduate of Butler High School, Rick received his bachelor's degree from Clarion University.

He was the business development manager for EFD Associates.

He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

An avid Pittsburgh sports fan, Rick especially loved the Penguins. He also enjoyed his almost daily visits to Cummings Candy & Coffee House on Main Street in downtown Butler.

Rick is survived by his son, Matthew Galante; his mother, Avelin Galante; his fiancée and best friend, Rene Ball; four sisters, Victoria Galante, Michele Schidemantle and her husband, Peter, Tina Horsman and her husband, Bill, and Danielle Rossmiller and her husband, Joe; one stepdaughter, Kelsey Ball; one stepgrandson, Maxwell Bucholtz; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard B. Galante Sr., who passed away July 11, 2010.

GALANTE — A Mass of Christian burial for Richard B. Galante II, who died Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, with the Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

The family requests memorial donations be made to The Lighthouse Foundation, 116 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059.

Please visit www.martinfh.net.