Richard Edward Casoli

Richard Edward Casoli 73, formerly of Conway, PA, passed away peacefully at home in Mesa, AZ on May 25, 2021, with his loving daughters, Sandy and Stephanie and caregiver, Bell by his side. He was born on November 2, 1947 in Aliquippa, PA, and was the son of Albert John (A.J.) and Lillian (Operini) Casoli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Casoli and grandson, Tristan Ayers. Richard loved all Pittsburgh sports teams, golfing, and spending time with his family. He always loved music and singing. He could be found driving around listening to Christmas Carols in the middle of summer. Richard began his professional career in the airline catering business working for Gladieux/Marriott In-Flight Kitchen at the Pittsburgh Airport, where he developed a passion for food services and aviation. This led him to a 10 year career in leadership as Regional Manager of Catering Operations in USAir’s Dining and Cabin Services. To finish out his professional career, Richard took on the opportunity to relocate to the Phoenix area to help start and build a team for the Michael Lewis Company, where he proudly served for the last 17 years of his career as an Operations Manager. Richard is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Richard S. and Marissa Casoli, Monaca, PA, and two daughters: Sandra Ayers, Charlotte, NC and Stephanie Casoli, Mesa, AZ. Three grandchildren: A.J. and Rooney Casoli, and Andrew Ayers, a brother, Anthony Casoli, a sister-in-law Carol Casoli, nephew Mark and Sheryl Casoli, great-nephews Jessie Casoli and A.J. Casoli, and many beloved cousins. Visitation will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001 724-375-0496. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:30 am in the St. Titus Roman Catholic Church. Everyone is asked to meet in church. Interment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard may be made to a charity close to his heart: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org or MD Anderson Cancer Center, gifts.mdanderson.org.

Richard Edward Casoli

November 2, 1947 - May 25, 2021