Mr. Richard A. Champi Sr., 89, of Duryea, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in West Pittston, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Mary Troisi Champi. He was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1945. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the former Potlatch in Ransom for 35 years.

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea and the American Legion Post 513, Old Forge.  He was a former member of the Emanon Country Club.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was an avid golfer and gardener.

He was proceeded in death by his brothers, Almondo, Charles and Michael and sisters, Elizabeth Collelo, Eleanor Sheperis, Lena Graci and Susan Labaty.

He and his wife, the former Helen Dunay, celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 6, 2016.

Surviving is addition to his wife are:
Son, Richard Champi Jr.
Son, Joseph Champi and his wife, Patricia, of Dupont
Daughter, Denise Woytach and her husband, John, of Duryea
Daughter, Diane Bell and her husband, John, of Greenwood, South Carolina

Grandchilden;
Jennifer Woytach Kennedy and her husband, Chris
Jonathan Woytach
Aron and Kelly Bell
Joseph and Arianna Champi
Cory and Tyler Champi
Great grandchild, Cory Champi

Brother, Joseph Champi of West Pittston
Nieces and nephews

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017, at 9:30 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Sunday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. The AMVETS Honor Guard of Greater Pittston will conduct military services on Monday morning. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Denise, John and Family. Very sorry for your loss. Your fathers passing was mentioned during Sunday mass. May he rest in peace.

Nick Radle (almost 7 years ago)

Aunt Helen & Family we are very sorry for the loss of Uncle Richard he was a wonderful person & Uncle to all of us. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all.

Pamela Hale (Graci ) & Family (almost 7 years ago)

It was always fun to see Mr. Champi at Bonner Chevrolet. We also enjoyed seeing him at Fox Hill during the Allan tourney. Great guy!

Rich Crossin (almost 7 years ago)

Denise and Family so sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers being sent

Bernadine Hoover (almost 7 years ago)

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