I have been a member of our Parish for 36 years, and I have been married for 39 years to the best person in the world and my high school sweetheart, Kathy. We have 6 kids, our oldest is Ryan, and he and his wife have 3 kids. Our second son is Cory, and he and his wife have 1 son. Our third son is Adam, and he and his wife have 2 boys. They are expecting their third boy in September. Emily is our fourth child and was born premature and is our families’ personal saint in heaven. Our fifth child is Sarah and is an onair host for WAOB, the Catholic Radio Pittsburgh. Our youngest child is Michelle. She and her husband were married last December and currently reside in NJ. I have held several jobs over the years. I worked in accounting for the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad, worked for other CPA’s until I opened my own accounting firm which I worked at for 25 years. I have worked at various churches as Business Manager as well as having been Deacon Administrator for St. Bede. I was assigned to St. Bernadette in June on my 7th anniversary as a deacon, and I became the director of the Missions Office for the diocese. I love sports especially the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
Preferred name to be called: Deacon Rick
Ordination Date: June 11, 2011
Previous Assignments: North American Martyrs , St. Maurice (Forest Hills), and St. Bede (Point Breeze)