Richard A. Pellegrini

Richard A. Pellegrini, 59, died February 15, 2013 in his Spring Township residence.

He was the husband of Paula A. (LeBeau) Pellegrini whom he married May 5, 1990.

Born September 15, 1953 in Augusta, GA, he was a son of Aldo Angelo, husband of Virginia K. (Eich) Pellegrini of Wilmington, DE and the late Gail (Haldeman) Pellegrini.

Rick was a 1970 graduate of Governor Mifflin High School and a 1975 graduate of University of Delaware.

He was employed as a technical sales representative with Grain Processing Corporation for 17 years, last working Thursday.

Rick attended Grace Lutheran Church.

He was proud of the fact that he earned his Eagle Scout.

Rick loved the water, and spent many hours fishing and sailing.

He enjoyed building models and cooking.

Other survivors include his daughter, Kristina Marie Pellegrini of Baton Rouge, LA. There are two siblings: Sandra (Pellegrini), wife of Chuck Boyko of Landenberg, PA and Gary, husband of Ingrid Pellegrini of Newark, DE.

Other survivors include his brother-in-law, Leon, husband of Joane LeBeau of Gonzales, LA and nieces and nephews, Brandon Pellegrini, Kate Trainor, Brad LeBeau, Breeanne LeBeau and Lucas LeBeau.

Rick was predeceased by his daughter, Lian Pellegrini who was stillborn in June, 1990; his uncle, James Haldeman and his mother-in-law, Anna LeBeau.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday evening at 7 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading. A visitation will be held from 5-7. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.