Richard Muscarella, 75, of Utica, NY, passed away at The Pines at Utica Center, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. He was born in Rome, NY, on November 12, 1946, to Louis and Theresa Perrigo Muscarella. Richard enjoyed fishing and visiting with his family.

Richard leaves behind two brothers: Paul (Judy) Muscarella, Oswego, NY, and Anthony (Eleanor) Muscarella, Earlville, NY, three sisters: Rosemary Kennedy, Lakewood, FL, Janet (Anthony) Oliver and Darlene (Duane) Hicks, both of Utica, NY, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Louis, Joseph, and Jerry Muscarella, a sister: Anna Lackey, two brothers-in-law: James Lackey and Charles Kennedy.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Donna Maramo who Richard lived with for many years prior to going into the nursing home. She took wonderful care of him while he was with her.

There are no services or calling hours.

Arrangements are by the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, NY.

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