Richard A. Adamo, 85, of Spring Street, Union Township, died on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in New Castle on Nov. 17, 1934, a son of the late Anthony and Evelyn (McTaggert) Adamo.

He was married to the late Virginia L. (Kielar) Adamo, who died April 10, 2016.

Mr. Adamo worked as a maintenance supervisor at Shenango China, retiring after 25 years.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean Era.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed watching westerns, "Mash" and game shows. Mr. Adamo enjoyed his time with his family, had a heart of gold, he'd give you the shirt off his back, he could fix anything and loved McDonald chocolate milkshakes.

He is survived by two children, Richard S. Adamo and his wife, Karen, and Kimberly A. Conn and her husband, Marlin, of Vero Beach Florida; a brother, Charles Adamo of New Castle; two sisters, Barbara Gadola and Rita Galati both of Hermitage; two grandchildren, Kenneth A. Adamo and Matthew R. Adamo; and two great-grandchildren, Elliot and Harrison Adamo.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth J. Adamo; and his brother, Anthony "Butch" Adamo.

A public Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at St. Vitus Church. Father Brendan Dawson will officiate.

A funeral precession will follow Mass to Parkside Cemetery, where Military Funeral Rights will be performed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.williamrogerdecarbo.com.