Obituary

Bambino, Richard B., “Pappy”, “Dick”, 82, went too be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 21, 2013. Born August 15, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Dominick and Helen (Goisovich) Bambino. Preceded in death by parents; sweet, loving wife, Dorothy Ann (Furnari) Bambino; brother, Thomas and sister, Marilyn (Grunza). Survived by brothers, Donald and Robert F. Bambino and these four sons; Dennis, married to Peggy (Birchard) Bambino; Robert V., married to Cindi (Yates) Bambino; Brian, married to Kim (Polca) Bambino and Richard B. Jr., married to Dana (Hershberger) Bambino. He also had 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He served in the Air Force Military Police post WWII occupation in Germany. He worked for Bethlehem Steel car shop division where he achieved a class “A” Millwright. He could fix anything and had an amazing mechanical mind. “Pappy” loved to hunt. When hunting season came, all other chores were put on hold until hunting season was over. He especially loved his hunting camp and the time spent there with his boys. “Pappy” taught hunter safety courses for many years to youngsters at the St. Clair Trap and Field Club. Baseball was another passion. He coached numerous teams throughout the Johnstown region. The highlight of his career came in 1974 when he coached Swank’s Hardware to the city title with a 20-5 record. The team then represented Johnstown in the AAABA tournament posting a one and two record. Many, many folks in this area remember Dick for his deep, beautifully rich bass singing voice. When he sang “Ava Maria” at wedding ceremonies even the priests cried. He loved Barbershop A cappella style singing and sand in multiple Barbershop quartets. Dick was a member of the S.P.E.B.Q.S.A. singing society for many years, hosting shows at Cochran Auditorium and Vo-Tech Auditorium to name a few. He was a man of deep, abiding faith who often pondered the mysteries of our God. He taught his family through word and deed how to love and serve and honor the Lord. He attended St Therese Catholic Church every Sunday, Richard read his Bible so many times, the cover literally broke and fell off. Richard was a powerful presence in so many ways. He will be sadly missed, but always loved and remembered by many family and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Sunday at the Hindman Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., 146 Chandler Ave. A private funeral mass will be held at St Therese Catholic Church. Interment will be held at St Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.”