Richard J. Andrucci

Richard J. Andrucci

Age 83, of Wilkinsburg, formerly of North Versailles, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 9, 2022. “Mr. Unbelievable” as he is fondly known was the devoted husband of 57 years to Martha Kay (Peters) Andrucci; beloved father of Gina (Dino) Piccolino, of North Versailles and Richard (Pamela) Andrucci, of Monroeville; stepfather of Deborah (Bruce) Becker, of Jeffersonville, PA, and Ronald (Christie) Frye, Jr., of Monroeville. Adored Pappy of Kristen Spearman, Tara (Bruno) Vieira, Gabriella Piccolino, Julia Piccolino, Ryan Frye, and Jordan (Casey) Frye. Brother of Eleanor (late Saverio) Cappuccio. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Godchildren.

Richard was born on May 16, 1939, to the late Angelo and Emanuella (Capuano) Andrucci. He was a 1956 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School; earned an Associate degree from Pitt; proudly served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for six years; and found his niche as a salesman in various industries before working as a realtor for Crawford Realty Company, then Howard Hanna for over 30 years. He found joy in his role as “Uber Pappy” for his granddaughters and their friends - taking them home from school and driving them to and from events. This led him to work as a van driver and monitor for Allegheny Transportation Service. Rich had a natural gift of meeting strangers and coming away with new friends. His greatest joy came from spending time with the love of his life, Kay, visiting with his family and friends, and watching his granddaughters play volleyball.

Rich’s family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful nurses, doctors and all those who took care of him at UPMC Mercy, the Rehabilitation Institute of Pittsburgh at UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, and Canterbury Place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to donation.upmc.com for the UPMC Mercy Hospital Nursing Fund.

Family and friends will be received Saturday, October 15 from 6-8 PM and Sunday, October 16 from 1-6 PM at JOBE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, 445 Beatty Rd., Monroeville (412-856-4747). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday, October 17 at 10 AM at St. James Church - Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, with Rev. Thomas J. Burke, Celebrant. The Funeral Mass will also be livestreamed: https://fb.me/e/2nfhUulha. Please visit us at https://www.jobefuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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