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Richard James Pacelli

January 16, 1963 — September 6, 2026

In loving memory of Rick Pacelli. ,63, who passed away with the love of family and friends at his side. Born January 16, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Carl and Anna Marie Pacelli.


Rick lived in Western Pennsylvania until 1983 when he moved to the Atlanta area.

Growing up Rick was interested in everything that had wheels, motorcycles and cars, from mechanics to restoration. These were lifelong passions. In recent years restoration of vintage Harley Davidson motorcycles. His other passions was his work, he did home remodeling, specializing in replacement windows, doors, with additional areas of sunrooms, plumbing, and electrical, he could pretty much handle any job. Rick worked for companies like Sears, Home Depot, Taylor Construction, Alside, he also was part of a team that worked on a project at the famous Biltmore Estates, and many other special projects.


He will be missed by his endearing friends Paul Mitchell, Perry Kitchens, Chris Bauer, Lee Tuck, and also special friend Judy Adam's who would call Rick "Let's ask Rick" with her endearing questions about how to fix something. Rick will also be missed by his neighbors, Jose and his family, Ed and Sherry, Frieda. His sister Carlene will especially miss her daily calls to solve political issues, world crisis, psychological therapy sessions or just venting.


In accordance to Rick's wishes he was cremated.


Survivors: Sherry Brown Durden, whom he shared love, special moments, bonding for a precious 18 months before his passing and fur kid Jackson. His Father Carl Pacelli of Avonmore Pa, his sisters Carlene (Patrick) Avonmore Pa, Mariam (Jim) Lamison of Leechburg Pa, the Haggerty family of Hudson Florida and grandson Kevin jr.

Preceded in death by mother Anna Marie Pacelli. Grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles', and cousins.


A special thanks to Gentiva hospice Sheree, Perry, Christie, Angie, truly angels among us.


All services will be private. Please share your thoughts and condolences with family online at www.samclarkfuneralhome.com



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