Richard R. Sinisi, 62, of Altoona passed away unexpectedly Monday at
home. He was born in Altoona, son of Betty (Hemskey) and the late
Americo Sinisi. He married Karen Walk on Sept. 13, 1980.
Surviving are his loving wife of 39 years; a daughter, Crystal Mills
(Jamie); a son: Richard E. Sinisi; five grandchildren; his mother; and a
sister, Anna Hughes (John).
He was preceded in death by his father, Americo, and an infant sister, Brenda Lee.
Richard was a 1975 graduate of Altoona Area High School and joined
the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Boatswains Mate 3rd Class. He then
received an associate degree in accounting from the Altoona School of
Commerce.
He was currently employed at the Vitro Co., where he worked as a
laborer, and he previously worked at Trane Manufacturing as a supervisor
until its closure.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4,
2019, at Santella Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Axe and Santella Family Chapel, 1534 Fourth
St., Altoona, with full military
honors.